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Two seasons have gone by with the NBA utilizing its new Player Participation Policy, which includes a 65-game minimum for awards and accolades at the end of the season, like the MVP award. Not even halfway through this season, the 65-game minimum is being challenged by media members and fans of all 30 teams, especially […]

We’re back once again for our betting predictions and picks inside the NBA, this next tilt coming atop the Eastern Conference standings. The New York Knicks (23-12) will visit the Detroit Pistons (26-9) in the first meeting between the top two teams in the East. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-Pistons prediction and pick. The […]

The New York Knicks dropped their third straight contest as the Philadelphia 76ers earned a 130-119 road win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, and head coach Mike Brown did not mince words when all was said and done. “We’re in an area that we’re not used to, where you’ve hit a little bit […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was not happy with Jalen Brunson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning Player of the Month in their respective conferences. The NBA revealed Brunson and Gilgeous-Alexander as the winners for their performances throughout December. Brunson averaged 30.6 points on 40.5% shooting from the field and 7.1 assists per game while leading the […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown took exception to not winning Player of the Month over New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson. Without Jayson Tatum, Brown and the Celtics finished 2025 strong. Averaging 31.7 points on 53.8% shooting, 6.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, Jaylen led Boston to a 9-3 record in December. […]

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted his inauguration at City Hall, as there will be a new era when it comes to who will be serving the city for the foreseeable future. Mamdani said a lot of things that residents of the city may have liked, and he had a few bars that caught […]

The NBA welcomes a full slate of action on New Year’s Day as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for all the cross-conference showdowns. The New York Knicks (23-9) will visit the San Antonio Spurs (23-9) in a rematch of the NBA Cup Final. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-Spurs prediction and pick. […]

Masterful. Brilliant. Sensational. Extraordinary. We could keep rattling off words to describe what Nikola Jokic has achieved this season, but the three letters that stand out after seeing the Denver Nuggets center perform on NBA Christmas Day are MVP.  Since the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Shai […]

The New York Knicks authored their most dramatic win and biggest comeback of the season on Christmas Day, erasing a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 126–124, at Madison Square Garden. The win improved New York to 21–9 and strengthened its grip on second place in the Eastern Conference. Knicks point guard and […]

New York Knicks reserve Tyler Kolek saved his team from a disastrous NBA Christmas Day. Although his team became the recipient of a poster dunk from Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell posterized OG Anunoby of the Knicks in epic fashion. Yet Kolek sent a message after that sequence postgame via Ian Begley of […]

NEW YORK– The New York Knicks did not play a particularly crisp brand of basketball during their Christmas Day matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but the energy of certain key role players was enough to help them gut out a 126-124 victory. In particular, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Kolek, and Mitchell Robinson were integral parts of […]

Jalen Brunson delivered a dominant, MVP-caliber performance as the New York Knicks erased a 17-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-124 on Christmas Day at Madison Square Garden. Brunson finished with 34 points, four assists, two steals and one rebound while logging 39 minutes, guiding New York to its 21st win of the season. […]

There’s no tradition quite like Christmas Day in the NBA as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for the opening game of the slate. The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-14) will take on the New York Knicks (20-9) as both teams jockey for position in the East. Check our NBA Christmas odds series for […]

On Tuesday evening, the New York Knicks fell back to Earth with a 115-104 road loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, dropping their record to 20-9 on the 2025-26 NBA season. The Knicks did a solid job of hanging in there in this game despite playing without star point guard Jalen Brunson, who sat out with […]

As New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson was unguardable in the team’s 132-125 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night, there is no doubt that fans are looking to see him build off that great outing. After Brunson’s record-making performance with the Knicks was grand, fans will have to wait to see him play. […]

The NBA Cup has to mean something, right? Maybe every team in the league doesn’t take it as seriously as others, but a few MVP candidates took part in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas, and it was Jalen Brunson who claimed the in-season championship over Victor Wembanyama. Even though Wembanyama and his San […]

In Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks have the most coveted kind of player in basketball: a superstar. The point guard’s 47-point performance against the Miami Heat on Sunday fittingly concluded his MVP-caliber week, for which he earned his second Player of the Week designation of the season. It also vindicated a bold statement Knicks […]

After leading his team to a 125-132 win against the Miami Heat, New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson was in a great mood. Getting back into the win column after a 116-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers has a way of brightening a player’s mood, especially after dropping a season-high 47 points. However, Brunson had added […]

On Sunday, the New York Knicks got back into the win column with a tight home win over the Miami Heat. The Knicks were led by an excellent game from Jalen Brunson, who scored 47 points to go along with eight assists in the win, which pushed New York’s record to an impressive 20-8 on […]

The New York Knicks wouldn’t be where they are without Jalen Brunson. On Sunday, he tied the great Bernard King for the most 45+ point games in history. His exploits have made the Knicks a perennial contender, as evidenced by the Knicks winning the NBA Cup Tournament. Brunson was named the MVP. However, despite being […]

The New York Knicks needed a statement after the 116–107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, and Jalen Brunson turned the response into a historic night. In a 132–125 over the Miami Heat, Brunson poured in 47 points to tie Bernard King for the most 45-point games in franchise history. The Knicks fed off his rhythm […]

NEW YORK – Just 20 hours after winning the NBA Cup, the New York Knicks tipped off again. Players knew that, regardless of the result, they would be playing their third game in four nights on Friday. Such were the woes of the 2025 NBA Cup champions, who earned a packed schedule with their Las […]

The NBA is back in action on this Friday night as we’re back with a betting prediction and pick for this competitive showdown in the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers (14-11) will take on the New York Knicks (19-7) as the teams begin their four-game Regular Season series. Check our NBA odds series for the 76ers-Knicks prediction and pick. […]

The New York Knicks’ decision not to raise an NBA Cup banner following their recent tournament victory was not influenced by star guard Jalen Brunson, who said he was not consulted on the matter and supports the organization’s approach. After the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs earlier in the week to win the NBA […]

Following a successful trip to Las Vegas, the New York Knicks (19-7) ruled out Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson for Thursday’s game versus the Indiana Pacers (6-21). Fans need not worry, though, because the NBA Cup MVP continues to propel this championship-starved franchise forward. He nailed a 3-pointer over Andrew Nembhard to give […]

The New York Knicks are NBA Cup champions, but the moment arrived with restraint. After a 124–113 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks lifted the trophy behind Jalen Brunson and a locked-in roster. Then came the decision, one head coach Mike Brown would soon explain. No banner will rise at Madison Square Garden. […]

There is always a moment that will stick with somebody where they felt changed the trajectory of their life. For Jalen Brunson, this may have not been a life-changing moment, but it definitely had an effect on his career. The NBA Cup MVP recalled a moment he shared with Kobe Bryant on Christmas in 2014 […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a thrilling, come-from-behind victory, 124-113, against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup championship game. It was a huge boost for the Knicks especially considering how they won, but do not expect a championship parade, at least not according to Jalen Brunson. Following the Knicks’ NBA Cup championship […]

It’s a good day to wake up in the city that doesn’t sleep. The New York Knicks captured the NBA Cup title after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113. It marked the first time since 1973 that the Knicks won the equivalent of an NBA title. After the game, Jalen Brunson, who would win the […]

The New York Knicks are the NBA Cup champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113. It was a battle until the end, and it looked like the Knicks were going to lose control of the rope after being down by as much as 11 points late in the third quarter. That didn’t bother the […]

Some fans caught an interesting moment between Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson following the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup Finals win, but the former Minutes Champion blames AI for it. While the Knicks were hoisting the NBA Cup trophy, Hart was seen sticking his thumb into Brunson’s backside. His arm began on Brunson’s shoulder before […]

Jalen Brunson had just finished delivering another defining performance for the New York Knicks when he decided to have a little fun and make a pointed statement about his conference. Moments after New York’s 124-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup championship game at T-Mobile Arena, Brunson aimed at the long-running […]

Jalen Brunson capped off his impressive run in the NBA Cup by being named the MVP after leading the New York Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, to win the title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Brunson finished with 25 points on top of four rebounds, eight assists, and one block. […]

It all comes down to this as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for the Final of the 2025 In-Season NBA Emirates Cup. The San Antonio Spurs (18-7) will take on the New York Knicks (18-7) from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check our NBA Cup odds series for the Spurs-Knicks prediction and pick. The San […]

The 2025 NBA Cup championship game between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks should be a thriller. Both teams stocked up on talent in very different ways over the last few years. The Spurs underwent a massive rebuild in which they added tons of draft capital, most of which they’ve developed into productive […]

The New York Knicks have advanced to the NBA Cup final after a 132-120 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday in Las Vegas, led by a stunning 40-point performance from guard Jalen Brunson. In 39 minutes on the court, Brunson also recorded eight assists, four rebounds, and one steal, shooting 16-of-27 from the field, […]

Dirk Nowitzki didn’t need a box score to explain how he felt about Jalen Brunson. After Brunson torched the Orlando Magic for 40 points and pushed the New York Knicks into the NBA Cup final, Nowitzki joined the postgame conversation on NBA on Prime and delivered a message that carried real weight. The Dallas Mavericks […]

Mike Brown had an MVP declaration to share about Jalen Brunson following the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Brunson torched the Magic defense with his offensive talent. In 39 minutes of action, he finished with a stat line of 40 points, eight assists and four rebounds. […]

Jalen Brunson saved his best for the moment the New York Knicks needed it most. With the Orlando Magic hanging around late in the fourth quarter, Brunson delivered the shot that slammed the door and sent the Knicks into the NBA Cup final. Matched up against a rookie defender with under three minutes to play, […]