Anthony Davis injury: The latest on the Lakers star’s thumb injury

Anthony Davis wowed fans in first two preseason games against the Warriors and Nets, but the Lakers’ new superstar could be forced to miss time after suffering a thumb injury on Saturday in China.

Davis hurt his right thumb while blocking a shot in the first quarter. Davis continued to play, but later left the game and had his hand wrapped.

Looks like this is the play where Anthony Davis hurt his thumb. pic.twitter.com/ab0Z8WQODY

— Laker Film Room (@LakerFilmRoom) October 12, 2019

Davis was unable to undergo tests in the arena, and will have his thumb checked when the Lakers return to the United States. The Lakers labeled Davis’ injury a sprained right thumb.

Lakers say Anthony Davis suffered a sprained right thumb in the first half here in Shenzhen. He will not return.

— Bill Oram (@billoram) October 12, 2019

Anthony Davis will have diagnostic tests for his sprained right thumb upon his return to Los Angeles. There is no x-Ray machine at the Shenzhen arena.

— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) October 12, 2019

The Lakers’ next preseason game is in just two days against the Warriors at the Staples Center. Los Angeles has three preseason games remaining overall, all against Golden State. The Lakers will kick off the regular season against the Clippers on October 22nd, giving Davis just 10 days to recover if he hopes to play in the season-opener.