The NBA in-season tournament features flashy playing surfaces, advancement bonuses and a championship trophy created by Tiffany & Co. Title game is Dec. 17 in Las Vegas.

LeBron James continues to defy father time in the 22nd season of his NBA career. The Los Angeles Lakers ageless wonder recorded consecutive games with a triple-

Yes, James is putting up historic numbers for a player of his age. And yes, he remains on of the top-15 talents in the world. But if the Lakers can't find a way to protect him, even when Davis is off the floor, they could find themselves in trouble later in the year. James must be protected now so that he can dominate later.