Anthony Davis Leads Lakers to NBA In-season Tournament Title, 123–109 Over Pacers

Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in the championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas on Dec. 9, 2023. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

LAS VEGAS—As Commissioner Adam Silver prepared to hand LeBron James the MVP trophy of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, he cautioned that “it doesn’t come with a franchise.”

James laughted, but he has been serious about wanting to own an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.