Lakers to Hang In-Season Tournament Championship Banner. Plus, Gabe Vincent Close to Returning?

Many Lakers fans didn't think it would happen, many didn't want it to happen, but on Monday the announcement was made: There will be a banner raised at the Crypt to commemorate the team's championship in the NBA's first In-Season Tournament. It won't look like the other title banners. Different shape, different color, and unlike other title banners the Lakers will add to it with future IST wins. (Think of how high schools often commemorate state titles.) The reaction, at least on social media, was pretty swift and intense. Lakers fans seemed unhappy, and other fans seemed more than ready to make fun of the idea of an IST banner. But the NBA made it clear something would go up, part of legitimizing what the league hopes will become a meaningful event year over year. And the Lakers are being good citizens. It'll go up on December 18th, and most likely fans will forget it's there 10 minutes later. Meanwhile, the 18th could be significant for other reasons. The Lakers, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic, could have guard Gabe Vincent back in the lineup that night, which is earlier than many expected, given how little we've heard about his recovery over the last few weeks. What will his role be when he's finally back? How does Vincent fit into the rotation? Who might lose some minutes? Finally, D'Angelo Russell spent a lot of time on Saturday talking trash with Indiana's Bruce Brown. It's an indication of how much last year's Western Conference Finals hurt him on a personal level. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky SEGMENT 1: The Lakers are hanging a banner. SEGMENT 2: Gabe Vincent is coming back, perhaps as fast as next week. SEGMENT 3: Who loses time in the rotation when Vincent is back? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Dave.com Dave is the financial app that's leveling the financial playing field. Download Dave today at Dave.com/LOCKEDONNBA. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees.  eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. PrizePicks Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices