The Los Angeles Lakers' prolonged downward spiral may soon be coming to an end. Anthony Davis wants a trade with the Lakers an early favorite to land him, and now LeBron James could be back as soon as Thursday. According to a report from the Los Angeles Times' Tania Ganguli, the Lakers are optimistic that their superstar will return to the court in three days when they face off against the Los Angeles Clippers in a key game with playoff implications.