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NYC: Come To Our WNBA Comedy Show On May 16

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Live Event

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Tom Ley

AI Anthony Davis points a gun at his head

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The Mavericks Don’t Want To Talk About Their Creepy AI Video In Which Anthony Davis Points A Gun At His Head

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Patrick Redford

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 03: (L-R) Naji Marshall #13, Kyrie Irving #11 and Max Christie #00 of the Dallas Mavericks pause during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at American Airlines Center on March 03, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Sacramento Kings v Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks Are Staring Into The Abyss

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Every Mavericks Home Game Is Now A Mutiny

Anthony Davis looks hurt

The Luka Doncic Trade Needed Just Three Quarters To Go From Bad To Worse

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Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, is escorted off the field by thirsty-ass Dom DiSandro following the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025.

NFC Championship Game: Washington Commanders v Philadelphia Eagles

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The Eagles Fan Version Of Personal Growth, With Dan McQuade

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Israel Daramola

Minnesota Timberwolves v Dallas Mavericks

No But Seriously, Why Did The Mavericks Trade Luka?

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A photo of Dallas Mavericks player Luka Doncic shurgging on court during a game

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers – Game Two

Mavericks Send Luka Doncic To The Lakers In Trade Best Described With Unhinged Obscenities

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 02: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center on December 02, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves

The Lakers Cannot Stop Embarrassing Themselves

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers asks for the crowd to quiet down as Anthony Davis #3 shots free throws against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter

Sacramento Kings v Los Angeles Lakers

These Lakers Already Feel Different

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Darko Rajakovic Gets His Money’s Worth In Postgame Rant

LeBron James and Anthony Davis cross paths.

The Lakers Are Too Healthy To Be This Grumpy

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Drew Magary

Anthony Davis celebrates a basket during the Lakers' win over the Pacers in the final of the NBA's In-Season Tournament.

Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers: Championship – 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament

Can Anthony Davis Just Do That, Like, Every Game?

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Ray Ratto

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 10: LeBron James #6 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during Game 5 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors on May 10, 2023 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

2023 NBA Playoffs – Los Angeles Lakers v Golden State Warriors

Lakers-Warriors Is A Series Searching For A Story

It All Comes Down To Anthony Davis

Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during Round 1 Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 16, 2023 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

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LeBron James Got Some Help From His Secondary Buddies

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LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the LA Clippers on January 24, 2023 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James Makes History, Looks Miserable Doing It

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Giri Nathan

Los Angeles Lakers v Washington Wizards

Anthony Davis Is The Center Of Everything

Russell Westbrook bricks a jumper late in Lakers-Blazers as teammates Anthony Davis and LeBron James wave their hands in frustration.

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LeBron James “Not Up Here” To Talk About Russell Westbrook After Lakers Loss

The Lakers Have An Opening For A Fall Guy

The Lakers Are Now All But Dead

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Samer Kalaf

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks back to the bench in the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City.

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The Rohan Saturation Point, With Rohan Nadkarni

The Lake Show Is Awful Television

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after he is called for his fifth foul of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v New York Knicks

The Lakers Are Big-Time Butt

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 25: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game Two of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Phoenix Suns Arena on May 25, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns – Game Two

It’s Anthony Davis Time

Russell Westbrook, Ish Smith, and Bradley Beal celebrate during the Wizards' win over the Lakers.

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The Unstoppable, Charming, Incredibly Telegenic Wizards Are Truly Basketball’s Feel-Good Story, No Matter What The Haters And Losers Say

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