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AD dominates with 41-point, 20-rebound night as Lakers win first in-season tournament

Lakers' NBA Cup win proves one thing: Stars like LeBron, AD are key
LeBron James and Anthony Davis proved that when healthy and engaged, the Lakers are a postseason threat.

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LOWE'S EIGHT LIKABLE THINGS
Lowe: AD, Zion and the trade that continues to impact the NBA
This week, we look at the paths the Lakers and Pelicans have been on since the Anthony Davis trade, Jabari Smith Jr.'s foray into bully ball and the development of Mavs rookie Dereck Lively II.

STRUCK GOLD ON IST
Stephen A.: 'The in-season tournament has been a success'

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LeBron James' words on UNLV shooting speak to urgency of the moment
Los Angeles Lakers star draws attention to lost lives, government's inaction

A SINKING SHIP?
Stephen A's message to the Warriors: 'You're not what you used to be'

A STAR IN THE MAKING
Tyrese Haliburton's NBA in-season tournament success buoyed by his father
Indiana Pacers star guard is proud of his 'loud and proud' dad: 'I think everyone loves to see a Black man loving on his child'

NBA DRAFT
2024 draft rankings: Jonathan Givony's top 25 prospects
We've reached December and the college basketball season is in full swing. It's time to check in on how the latest games have impacted the 2024 NBA draft in our updated Top 25 rankings.

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Should fantasy managers add Coby White?

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Travis Kelce's lateral TD pass is the latest amazing play that didn't count
Travis Kelce pulled off a go-ahead lateral pass against the Buffalo Bills, but it was nullified by an offsides penalty. That got us thinking about some other amazing plays that never made it in the scorebooks.
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- Lakers take NBA Cup as AD explodes for 41-20
- LeBron follows AD's lead in final, earns IST MVP
- 'We'll talk': Silver to meet with Ja before his return
- Mavs star Irving dealing with right heel contusion
- OKC voters mull sales tax to fund $900M arena
- NBA fines Hawks' Young $25K for confronting ref
- Givony's top 25 NBA draft prospects
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