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The Lakers are optimistic that Davis (eye) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis exited Sunday's game against Minnesota in the first half after being struck in the eye, and he was unavailable down the stretch. Prior to his departure, he tallied four points (2-6 FG), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 12 minutes. Fortunately for Davis, the Lakers don't believe his injury is significant, so he could be ready to play Tuesday following Monday's off day.

Davis won't return to Sunday's game against Minnesota due to an eye injury, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. He finished with four points (2-6 FG), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 12 minutes.

Davis left the game in the first half after taking a shot to the face and has now been shut down for the rest of the night. His status for Tuesday's game against the Warriors is now in question.

Davis went back to the locker room after taking a shot to the face during Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Davis appeared to take a hit near his left eye before heading back to the locker room. Davis received treatment for a similar injury following a loss to Golden State on March 16, so it is possible he could have aggravated that injury. Jaxson Hayes will likely be called upon to fill in for Davis and the already shorthanded Lakers.

Richards (foot) tallied 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes Sunday in the Hornets' 121-118 loss to the Thunder.

Making his return from a three-game absence due to right foot plantar fascia discomfort, Richards came off the bench in a game for the first time since Dec. 8 while Grant Williams stuck in the starting five as a small-ball center. Considering how well Williams fared (19 points, five assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block in 38 minutes) along with the fact that the Hornets are incentivized to ease Richards back in from the injury, it wouldn't be surprising if the 26-year-old continued to come off the bench during the final week of the season and saw his playing time managed to some degree.

Davis (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Davis was probable for Sunday's matchup, so it isn't particularly surprising that he'll be able to suit up against the Timberwolves. He's posted double-doubles in nine consecutive appearances, averaging 26.8 points, 16.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 37.6 minutes per game.

Turner notched 22 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 37 minutes in Sunday's 117-115 win over Miami.

Turner led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds while shooting a perfect mark from the free-throw line and posting a team-high-tying scoring total in the lone double-double outing for the Pacers. Turner connected on eight or more free throws for the second time this season while tying a season-high mark in rebounds in the win. He has now recorded at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in six contests this year.

Reed is starting Sunday's matchup with the Spurs.

Reed will replace Joel Embiid (knee) in the starting five. Reed has averaged 10.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 25.8 minutes in 23 starts this season.

Claxton (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Kings.

Claxton will miss his first game since Dec. 27 after spraining his left ankle during Saturday's win over Detroit. In the wake of Claxton's absence, Noah Clowney should be the favorite to enter the first unit for his first career start, while Day'Ron Sharpe handles most of the backup work at the five. Claxton's next chance to go will come Wednesday against Toronto.

Badji (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Contrary to a prior report, Badji has actually been upgraded from questionable to available. However, he's not a consistent part of Portland's rotation, so his presence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.

Badji (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Boston, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Badji will miss a second straight game due to low back soreness. He's not a regular part of Portland's rotation, so his absence shouldn't impact fantasy hoops.