Anthony Davis is out indefinitely with a stress injury in his right foot, according to a confirmation from the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis will miss his fourth consecutive game on Friday night as the Lakers face the Charlotte Hornets. The injury occurred last week during a win against the Denver Nuggets when Davis landed awkwardly under the basket.

The Lakers have not provided specific details about the nature of Davis’ injury or a timeline for his return, only stating that updates will be shared “when appropriate.” This latest injury is particularly concerning given Davis’ history of missing significant portions of the season due to various injuries over the past two years, and it represents a serious setback for the Lakers’ championship aspirations.

Before the injury, Davis was performing exceptionally well, averaging 27.4 points and 12.1 rebounds per game, his best stats in four seasons with the Lakers. He was also contributing 2.6 assists and 2.1 blocked shots per game. The Lakers had a strong record of 10 wins in 16 games with Davis playing at a high level over the past 4.5 weeks.

Since Davis’ injury, the Lakers have struggled, going 1-2 in the three games he has missed. They managed a narrow 119-117 victory over the Washington Wizards but then suffered back-to-back losses: a 130-104 defeat to the Pacific Division-leading Phoenix Suns and a 14-point loss to the Sacramento Kings.

The Lakers will look to end their losing streak and regain momentum when they host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.