Edwin French+FollowVictor Wembanyama fights back tears after NBA Cup loss, reveals he “lost somebody today”Victor Wembanyama could barely get through his postgame presser after the Spurs’ NBA Cup loss to the Knicks. He answered one question, then started to tear up and said, “I’m sorry, I lost somebody today,” before taking one more question and walking off. Per reports, Wemby had just learned earlier in the day that his grandmother passed away in France, yet he still suited up and put up 18 points and 16 rebounds in the final. Basketball aside, you could see how much it all hit him at once. What was your reaction seeing that clip, and how do you feel about players trying to compete through something like this? #VictorWembanyama #Spurs #NBACup #NBA #Basketball 62Share
James Allen+FollowMike Brown put the media on notice: “Put Brunson’s name in the MVP convo — do your job.”After Brunson delivered on the biggest stage, Knicks coach Mike Brown didn’t mince words about the MVP conversation: “I hope now on this stage, when you start talking about MVP candidates his name is one of the first to come out your mouth… So you guys do your job.” That’s the whole argument in one quote: elite production + winning when it matters. Brunson’s been doing it, and the Cup run just made it impossible to brush off. So let’s actually do the job: Is Brunson a real MVP candidate this season? Where do you rank him among the league’s top guards right now? #JalenBrunson #Knicks #NBA #MVP #NBACup #NBADiscussion 20Share
Richard Thomas+FollowThe NBA Cup “Runner-Up Curse” Might Actually Be a Finals BlessingSo far, the NBA Cup runner-up has turned into a Finals team within two seasons. 2023 NBA Cup: Lakers beat Pacers → Pacers make the Finals in 2025 2024 NBA Cup: Bucks beat Thunder → Thunder make the Finals in 2025 2025 NBA Cup: Knicks beat Spurs → Spurs Finals in 2026 or 2027? It’s probably coincidence, but it also kind of makes sense: if you’re good enough to reach the NBA Cup Final, you’re usually a “one leap away” team. You’ve already proven you can win high-stakes games, and you have a clear blueprint for what you’re missing. Are you betting on Wemby making the Finals in the next two years? #NBA #NBACup #Spurs #Knicks #Wembanyama #NBAStats #NBADiscussion 20Share
Beth Holland+FollowJalen Brunson Had a Superstar Level Run in the NBA CupNBA Cup MVP Jalen Brunson in 6 tournament games: 33 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST on 53/46/66 shooting splits (60.8% TS). That is absurd shot-making volume and efficiency over a whole mini-playoff run. When it comes to big offensive performances on a big stage, Brunson is now firmly in that top guard tier with big names like Steph, Luka and SGA. Different styles, same result: you can’t guard him one-on-one and you can’t afford to send soft help, because he’ll pick you apart. Where do you rank Brunson among the league’s best offensive guards after this? #JalenBrunson #Knicks #NBACup #NBA #NBADiscussion20Share
Pamela Owens+FollowKarl-Anthony Towns keeps his word, donates full NBA Cup prize to Dominican RepublicKarl-Anthony Towns didn’t just talk about giving back — he actually did it. After promising that he’d donate his NBA Cup winnings if the Knicks beat the Spurs, KAT followed through and is sending his entire ~$530K share to his foundation and youth sports programs in the Dominican Republic, his mother’s home country. For a guy already on a max deal, he could’ve easily just kept the bonus and nobody would’ve blinked. Instead, he turned the Knicks’ first trophy in 52 years into something that directly helps kids back home. That’s bigger than basketball. #KarlAnthonyTowns #KAT #DominicanRepublic #Knicks #NBACup #NBA 30Share
Matthew Roberts+FollowKnicks finally hang a new banner for Spike Lee’s lifetime of fandomSpike Lee has literally spent his whole life staring at Knicks banners. He was a kid when New York won titles in 1970 and 1973 — the last time the franchise hung an NBA championship flag in Madison Square Garden. Over the years he went so deep into his fandom that he even tracked down and bought the original 1970 championship banner that used to hang in the Garden, calling it the Knicks’ “Holy Grail.” Now, after more than half a century, the Knicks finally raised something new: the 2025 NBA Cup banner, after beating Wemby’s Spurs 124–113 in Vegas. Say what you want about the NBA Cup, but for a guy who’s been courtside through every high and low, “Spike Lee waited 53 years for the Knicks to hang a new flag” feels pretty special. #Knicks #SpikeLee #NBACup #NewBanner #NBA #NewYork #Spikelee 10Share
Brandy Rodriguez+FollowKAT’s NBA Cup pledge: all $500K to the his home countryKarl-Anthony Towns says if the Knicks win the 2025 NBA Cup, he’ll donate the entire $500,000 prize to the Dominican Republic. He’s partnering with GO Ministries/World Youth Clubs to build a youth sports complex in Santiago—courts, fields, training rooms, and classrooms—dedicated to his late mother, Jackie Towns. #KAT #Knicks #NBACup #DominicanRepublic #NBA 40Share
Steve Francis+FollowIs Spurs the Thunder’s weird kryptonite?San Antonio just did it again. With last night’s upset, the Spurs are the only team to notch a win over OKC in each of the last three seasons. Wemby’s length, tempo control, and a packed paint bothered the league’s buzzsaw—again. Not saying there’s a blueprint… but the Spurs keeps finding cracks. #Spurs #Thunder #Wemby #SGA #NBA #UpsetAlert #NBACup 20Share
guerrajohn+FollowSuns vs Thunder: High stakes, big surprisesLosing Devin Booker just before tip-off has thrown the Suns into a tough spot against OKC’s relentless defense. With both teams missing key starters, tonight’s NBA Cup quarterfinal feels wide open. OKC’s lineup is stacked with young talent, while Phoenix will lean on Grayson Allen and Dillon Brooks to keep their Vegas dreams alive. The winner gets a shot at the NBA Cup in Vegas; the loser, just another regular season game. Who do you think steps up under pressure? Can the Suns crash the Thunder’s party, or is OKC headed for history? #Sports #Basketball #NBAcup00Share
Robert Johansson+FollowLeBron blesses “Young King” after Spurs knock off LakersSan Antonio beat L.A. 132–119 in the NBA Cup quarters, and Stephon Castle owned the night: 30 points, 10 boards, 6 dimes on 10–14 shooting. After the game, LeBron James handed Castle his jersey with a message: “Love everything about you, Young King. Keep going up! Strive for Greatness.” The Spurs advance to face OKC in Vegas. #NBA #Spurs #Lakers #StephonCastle #LeBron #NBACup #YoungKing 40Share
