EL SEGUNDO, California — LeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakers' first two preseason games this weekend, getting the two superstars back to work quickly after a busy summer that included Olympic gold.

James and Davis could play in one or both games, new coach JJ Redick said on Thursday (Friday in Manila) before the Lakers headed to the Coachella Valley. Los Angeles will face Minnesota on Friday and Phoenix on Sunday in Palm Desert, California.

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