On Dec. 9, 2023, The Lakers defeat the Pacers, 123-109, to win the inaugural NBA Cup at the first NBA In-Season Tournament. LeBron James is named MVP of the In-Season Tournament and finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds in the championship-clinching victory. In addition to taking home a trophy, Lakers players on standard contracts each made $500,000 and the Pacers received $200,000 apiece. Players on two-way deals take home half those amounts.