It's rare to see a top NBA Draft pick land in a situation where his team has championship hopes in year one. A top-three selection would normally be the focal point of a franchise in a long rebuilding process.
An epic fourth-quarter comeback by the New York Knicks led to their victory over the San Antonio Spurs and their NBA Cup title. In fact, among those watching was former San Antonio Spur Manu Ginobili.
Kendrick Perkins had a lot to say about the San Antonio Spurs and their status as contenders. The San Antonio Spurs lost to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final in heartbreaking fashion.
The city of New York rejoiced Tuesday night as the Knicks lifted silverware in the NBA for the first time in over 50 years. The mood was overwhelming and festive even though the win wasn’t at the end of a seven-game Finals series.
Victor Wembanyama must be human after all, and despite losing in the Emirates Cup Final, the San Antonio Spurs can cope, knowing $212,373 is waiting for them for whatever they have in mind.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Victor Wembanyama cut an emotional figure following the San Antonio Spurs’ 124-113 loss against the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Cup final, as it was revealed that his grandmother had passed away before the game.
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.
On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs attempted to realize their ambition of winning the NBA Cup. Unfortunately for the Spurs, the New York Knicks were a more experienced team, and they couldn't overcome them in the final round of the In-Season Tournament.
Victor Wembanyama was in tears Tuesday during his postgame press conference, but the reason went beyond the confines of the basketball court. The San Antonio Spurs star was emotional as he addressed reporters following his team’s 124-113 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
The San Antonio Spurs lost the NBA Cup final Tuesday night. But the limited history of the NBA Cup shows that defeat may lead to big things in the near future.
LAS VEGAS — The Spurs and Knicks meet Tuesday night in Las Vegas for the NBA Cup final. The league will crown a first-time champion. That alone gives the game weight.