Will Anthony Davis and Dorian Finney-Smith play on Sunday versus the Clippers after they missed Friday's game against the Nets?

The Lakers can't afford another long-term absentee, especially someone like Dorian Finney-Smith, their best wing and switch defender. Finney-Smith is also adjusting with every game. The Lakers are five games over .500, so there's no rush for them to make immediate changes to the lineup.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been on a minutes restriction ever since the team acquired him in a Dec. 29 trade due to an ankle ailment. Lately, many fans have been wanting Finney-Smith to move into the starting lineup, but he continues to come off the bench, at least for now.

Finney-Smith will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

The Los Angeles Lakers have turned a corner that few expected them to be able to. JJ Redick deserves credit for the development.

JJ Redick did not mince his words regarding Bronny James following the Lakers' defeat to the 76ers on Tuesday.

Can see increased playing time

With Anthony Davis sidelined due to an abdominal strain, the Lakers are left scrambling to fill the void in their frontcourt.

According to NBA reporter Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times, Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas is a known favorite in important pockets of the Los Angeles Lakers locker room.

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their road trip on Thursday with a game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The team is looking to bounce back after a 118-104 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, where LeBron James ’ efforts were not enough to secure a victory.

The Lakers' players would love to see a trade that bolsters the roster, but they acknowledge that most moves are complex and expensive.