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Bronny James makes college debut for USC nearly 5 …

Southern California guard Bronny James warms up prior to an NCAA college basketball game against the Long Beach State Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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Oklahoma City voters consider 1% sales tax to build a …

FILE - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) prepares to pass the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers center Colin Castleton (14) as Lakers guard Jalen Hood-Schifino, right, watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Nov. 30, 2023, in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City voters will decide Tuesday Dec. 12, 2023, whether to approve a 1% sales tax for six years to fund a new downtown arena for the NBA's Oklahoma Thunder. (AP Photo/Nate Billings, File)

Anthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament …

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, lifts the the NBA Cup while celebrating with teammates after they defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-109 in the championship game in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas.(AP Photo/Ian Maule)

As inaugural In-Season Tournament draws to a close, Adam …

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum, right, shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis during a semifinal game in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Kyle Terada/Pool Photo via AP)

Edey matches season high with 35 points in hometown, No. …

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) shoots a 3-pointer while defended by Purdue guard Ethan Morton (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Alex Karaban’s career-high 26 points leads No. 5 UConn …

Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Rashad Williams (5) drives to the basket as UConn guard Tristen Newton (2) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Aaron Bradshaw has double-double, helps No. 16 Kentucky …

Pennsylvania players huddle before an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Top basketball recruits JuJu Watkins, Isaiah Collier …

Southern California guard Isaiah Collier (1) shoots past Seton Hall Sadraque NgaNga (7) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers …

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry, right, shoots a 3-pointer over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)

LeBron James scores 30 points, Lakers rout Pelicans …

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after making a 3-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a semifinal in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

USC’s Bronny James returns to full-contact practice …

Southern California guard Bronny James warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Sam Morris)

Pacers beat Bucks 128-119 to advance to face Lakers …

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) secures a rebound next to Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the second half of a semifinal in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas …

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, front right, defends during the first half of a semifinal game in the NBA basketball In-Season Tournament, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Caitlin Clark’s 35 points move her past 3,000, helping …

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots between Iowa State guard Hannah Belanger (13) and guard Arianna Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)