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Mike Brown is perceived in a variety of ways. Many believe he was carried by LeBron James. Others highlight the role he played in helping the Cleveland Cavaliers reach the 2007 NBA Finals, while also crediting him for briefly reviving the Sacramento Kings after a 17-year playoffs drought. Now, he is the man who must […]

OG Anunoby whooped it up with his teammates as the New York Knicks were handed the NBA Cup trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Their joy was palpable, as they achieved a big feat for a starving fanbase. The Knicks banked on a strong performance in the fourth quarter to seal the […]

The San Antonio Spurs seemed to have all the momentum in the world heading into the final of the NBA Cup after they sent the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder packing in the semifinal of the competition. However, on Tuesday night, the Spurs were stopped in their tracks by the New York Knicks, with […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs fell short against the New York Knicks, 124-113, in the NBA Cup final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Wembanyama came off the bench to contribute 18 points, six rebounds, and two blocks. The Spurs led for the majority of the game but tapered off in […]

The New York Knicks captured their first in-season tournament title Tuesday night, and after the final buzzer, Karl-Anthony Towns made sure to highlight the impact of one key teammate. The Knicks rallied past the San Antonio Spurs 124–113 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to claim the 2025 NBA Cup. Trailing entering the fourth quarter, […]

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. […]

The San Antonio Spurs are obviously disappointed to fall short against the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup Final, but they also understand how far they have come as a team in just the last couple of months. Tuesday’s showdown in T-Mobile Arena was not only about competing for a trophy or the $500-plus […]

Not even a year into his first stint with the New York Knicks, coach Mike Brown already has a feather in his cap after leading the team to the NBA Cup title on Tuesday after beating the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113. The Knicks were all smiles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas when they were […]

It took a New York minute for Karl-Anthony Towns to decide what he would do with the money he won after they captured the NBA Cup trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Towns helped the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, to become the third champion of the in-season […]

The San Antonio Spurs ran out of gas in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks, absorbing a 124-113 defeat in the NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. After a nip-and-tuck affair for the majority of the contest, the Spurs were outscored by the Knicks in the closing […]

The New York Knicks have broken through in the NBA Cup final, and OG Anunoby played a huge role in getting New York over the hump. Anunoby drilled a few clutch shots, including a corner three to push the lead to eight with a little under two minutes remaining in their contest against the San […]

The New York Knicks’ long championship drought is over. After beating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night, they are champions in the third edition of the annual NBA Cup Tournament. It has been a long time since New York reached the mountaintop. The franchise last won a championship in 1970 and 1973, beating […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming. They are playing with so much swagger and so much confidence that there is no telling at this point just how far they can go this season. For now, the most pressing matter in front of them is winning the NBA Cup, as they are competing against the New […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is a man of the people. The Spurs faced the New York Knicks on Tuesday for the NBA Cup title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While they were nearly 930 miles away from San Antonio, Wembanyama, who arrived in all-black attire, still made sure to bring in extra support. […]

Victor Wembanyama created an incredible highlight against Mitchell Robinson during the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup Championship Game against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Wembanyama is going through the third season of his career. Following a hot start to the campaign, he made his grand return to the court on Dec. 13 following […]

The final of the NBA Cup is upon us, and both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs have gone through bloodbaths just to get to this point. The Knicks, in particular, have been one of the most consistent teams throughout the life span of the NBA Cup, making it to the knockout stage […]

The Entertainment Capital of the World is a fitting place to host the NBA Cup championship, as Commissioner Adam Silver keeps striving for ways to grow the league’s audience. Though, just because Las Vegas is an exciting city, does not mean it is the only viable venue for this midseason spectacle. Silver, always looking ahead, […]

There will be a lot on the line when the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks face off for the NBA Cup trophy on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be the first time they have battled for a crown since they met in the NBA Finals in 1999, which […]

The San Antonio Spurs have made a final decision regarding Victor Wembanyama ahead of the NBA Cup Championship Game against the New York Knicks in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. Wembanyama made his grand return to the court on Dec. 13 following a month-long absence due to a calf strain injury. He came off the […]

The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks will play in the NBA Cup Final on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Both teams will almost be at full health, as only three total players are listed on the NBA injury report between the Spurs and Knicks. For San Antonio, Kyle Mangas is the only player […]

LAS VEGAS — It is always hard to drop everything you’ve been through over a handful of years and move on to something new. That is what San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet has experienced over the last six months, as he departed the Boston Celtics— with whom he had won a championship in 2024—to […]

The New York Knicks will square off against the San Antonio Spurs in the championship game of the NBA Cup on Tuesday, and Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns is looking forward to competing for championship recognition. During a media session the day before the Knicks will take on the Spurs for the 2025 NBA Cup championship, […]

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 […]

On Saturday evening, the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the final round of the NBA Cup by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinal game, ending their 16-game winning streak in the process. It was an epic performance by Victor Wembanyama in limited minutes, making several clutch shots and also controlling the game on […]

Ahead of the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup final game against the New York Knicks, head coach Mitch Johnson wouldn’t specify if All-Star Victor Wembanyama would reprise his role off the bench as he did in the semifinals. Following perhaps Wembanyama and the Spurs’ most impressive win of the season, beating the defending champion Thunder […]

While NBA fans are eager to call the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder the league’s new big rivalry, Victor Wembanyama is telling everyone to pump the brakes. Wembanyama and the Spurs’ win against the Thunder snapped a historic 16-game win streak in the NBA Cup semifinals. They handed the defending champions only […]

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance — the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs becoming the NBA’s best new rivalry in the Western Conference, which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander confirmed after Saturday’s 111-109 loss. Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren were excited to learn from their loss to Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. When a reporter […]

The San Antonio Spurs will be facing the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final, and there will be some familiar faces going against each other. The main one is De’Aaron Fox and head coach Mike Brown, who were both a part of the Sacramento Kings last season before they were both let go. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural in-season tournament, and the Milwaukee Bucks were the NBA Cup champions last season. Both teams were middle-of-the-pack playoff teams at best in their respective conference those seasons. Los Angeles ended their 2023-24 campaign with a first-round exit after securing the seven seed, and the Bucks were a five-seed […]

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 Giannis Antetokounmpo/San Antonio Spurs trade speculation isn’t top of mind these days. Funny how beating the unbeatable Oklahoma City Thunder in a neutral-site NBA Cup game that most people involved admitted came with slightly higher stakes will do that. Is it an overreaction? Especially considering the author of this piece wrote about how OKC […]

In running out to a 24-1 mark that tied the NBA record for the best start 25 games into a season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were not only beating opponents by 17 points per contest, but resting their starters through many of those the fourth quarters. Against the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinals of […]

As the San Antonio Spurs (18-7) beat the Oklahoma City Thunder (24-2) in an NBA Cup shocker, 111-109, it had fans wondering if these two teams could potentially be the next big rivalry in the league. While Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama continues his on-court dominance as the Thunder are seemingly on their way to competing […]

The San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder were in a battle in the NBA Cup semifinals, and it was the former who was able to advance with a win. It was a game between two of the best teams in the Western Conference, and the Spurs got some help in this matchup as […]

The San Antonio Spurs moved on to the NBA Cup final with a 111-109 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, and head coach Mitch Johnson’s bold decision to sit Victor Wembanyama for the entire first quarter ultimately paid dividends. “On the minutes restriction, Mitch Johnson said he knew he had 20 Wemby minutes […]

The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the NBA Cup final with a thrilling 111-109 victory over the high-powered Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. All-Star Victor Wembanyama and future Hall of Famer Chris Paul shared a touching moment after the contest. After the game, Wembanyama and Paul exchanged pleasantries after the final buzzer. Paul has played […]

Victor Wembanyama returned to the floor with a minutes restriction, a spot on the bench, and a sense of humor that matched the moment. After helping the San Antonio Spurs knock off the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-109 in the NBA Cup semifinals, Wembanyama jokingly floated the idea of winning Sixth Man of the Year, and […]

Victor Wembanyama’s return could not have come at a more consequential moment for the San Antonio Spurs. After missing 12 games with a strained left calf, San Antonio franchise superstar made his comeback in the Emirates NBA Cup semifinal and helped his side in a 111-109 upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas. […]

The San Antonio Spurs, with the return of Victor Wembanyama from a 12-game absence, defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-109, putting a stop to the Thunder’s 16-game winning streak in the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday. In celebration of the win, San Antonio went into full party mode, with Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA” […]