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‘I’m happy to be here’: Inside the first few weeks of the Lakers' Luka era
From a life-altering phone call to quarterbacking the Lakers' offense alongside LeBron James, here are seven moments that define the early Luka-LeBron era for the Lakers.
Stephen A. on Luka facing Mavs: 'He'll look to hurt people's feelings'
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Spray cans & sunset hues: L.A. artist honors Luka, Kobe in Lakers mural

EYES ON THE FINISH LINE
NBA insiders predict the stretch run: Postseason races, awards and the Luka-LeBron fit
Are the Lakers close to figuring this out? Who would win a Cavs-Celtics series? Which play-in teams are sweating? Tim Bontemps canvasses the league ahead of the NBA's stretch run.

STEPHEN A. TELLS IT LIKE HE SEES IT
Who would Stephen A. build a team around: SGA or Ant Man?
Why Stephen A. sees 'no hope' for the 76ers this season

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Mavericks' Max Christie looking forward to return to Los Angeles
Third-year guard has impressed since being part of massive Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade
Inside the Mavericks' struggle to manage the post-Luka trade backlash

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ESPN salutes Black athletes past and present

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The San Antonio Spurs center swapped with a young fan who held a sign reading: "Victor Wembanyama, will you swap jersey with me?" on Dec. 27.
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