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NBA executive on Anthony Davis: 'That back doesn't look healthy.'

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NBA executive on Anthony Davis: 'That back doesn't look healthy.'

NBA executive believes Anthony Davis' back injury is getting worse. Myles Turner thinks the Lakers should consider trading him for two first-round picks. The Pacers center is heading into the last year of his contract. The Lakers are now the 16th-best odds to win the championship in 2023. Some sportsbooks are showing higher odds than the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Davis is playing through a back injury. Lakers G.M. Rob Pelinka is considering a trade for Myles Turner. The Lakers won their first game of the season on Sunday.  On Sunday, the Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets 121-110 at home. Anthony Davis has not played at least 70 games since the 2017-18 season with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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