The Los Angeles Lakers will likely have backup big man Jaxson Hayes for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers.  Hayes has been upgraded to probable

Lakers star Anthony Davis was once agains on the team’s injury report ahead of their game against the Clippers.

In an interview with ESPN's Shams Charania, Davis pled with the Lakers front office to trade for a starting center before the Feb. 6 deadline. "I think we need another big," Davis

Hayes (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Clippers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. Hayes was previously considered questionable. The center will be on the streaming radar Sunday if Anthony Davis (foot) isn't able to shake off his questionable tag.

Anthony Davis recorded 24 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots to help the Los Angeles Lakers roll to an easy 117-96 victory over the visiting Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Iffy for Sunday

Davis publicly called for roster help shortly before tipoff of Thursday's 117-96 win over defending champion Boston.

Anthony Davis scored 24 points, Austin Reaves added 23 and the Los Angeles Lakers cruised to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Another exciting matchup between the Lakers and Warriors ended up with the stars showing up, but Anthony Davis and LeBron James were the differences in the 118-108 victory.

This mock trade would give the Lakers not only a serviceable starting center next to Anthony Davis, but one who could be a game-changer.

NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Thursday that Anthony Davis felt the LA Lakers “need another big.” Davis added that he is at his best when he plays power forward beside another center.