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Knicks’ Jalen Brunson joins elite NBA Cup club with 40-point masterclass vs. Magic

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.

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Knicks to face Spurs in NBA Cup finale

The NBA Cup will come down to Vic and the Knick. The third edition of the NBA’s in-season tournament’s championship in Las Vegas will officially feature the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns dons hard hat, construction vest after NBA Cup win vs Magic

The New York Knicks (18-7) have done a nice job of winning the games they are supposed to lately, and they did so again after earning a 132-120 NBA Cup Semifinals victory over the injury-hampered Orlando Magic (15-11) on Saturday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Dirk Nowitzki shares proud moment with Jalen Brunson after NBA Cup win over Magic

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.

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New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Karl-Anthony Towns toasts Mike Brown for Knicks’ success

Karl-Anthony Towns gave a lot of credit to Mike Brown following the New York Knicks’ NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

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.

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

Victor Wembanyama made his return to the San Antonio Spurs lineup on Saturday night, and he helped make one thing abundantly clear — you'd better start taking that team seriously as a Western Conference contender. If you were not already.

Wembanyama taunts Alex Caruso during epic NBA Cup game

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New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / December 14

Jalen Brunson's monster night leads Knicks to NBA Cup final

Jalen Brunson scored 25 of his season-high 40 points in the first half, Karl-Anthony Towns added 29 points, and the New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup final with a 132-120 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Another team could join Knicks in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo

Antetokounmpo's trade preference could be affected by 'some sun'

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley out multiple weeks with calf injury

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell avoids humiliating loss with huge fourth quarter

Older 76ers step up without Tyrese Maxey for win over Pacers

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Knicks Pursuing Bold Trade Move for Experienced Playmaker

The New York Knicks continue their aggressive hunt for backcourt reinforcement. According to ESPN 1320 sources, the Knicks are showing interest in Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder as they seek to address their critical backup point guard shortage before the February trade deadline.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / December 13

Dominant Knicks Trio Standing Out on Both Ends of Court

There are a lot of things that have gone right for the New York Knicks through the first 24 games of Mike Brown’s tenure as head coach. He has done a wonderful job navigating some injuries to key contributors in the lineup.

Tyler Kolek News / New York Knicks on SI / December 13

How Tyler Kolek Earned Knicks Rotation Spot

The December New York Knicks are blooming for all of New York to see. They've won eight of their last nine to jump within two games of the Eastern Conference's No.

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Knicks reportedly could reunite with a beloved former player

The New York Knicks could potentially be getting The Nova Crew back together. The Knicks have had exploratory trade discussions with the Minnesota Timberwolves about guard Donte DiVincenzo, Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints reported on Friday.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / December 12

New York Knicks legend takes brutal shot at Phil Jackson, makes ‘scapegoat’ revelation

Phil Jackson is a legendary head coach, but he did have a blemish on his phenomenal NBA tenure. Legendary head coach Phil Jackson was the man behind the clipboard for the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers’ 11 NBA Championships.

Carmelo Anthony News / The SportsRush / December 12

'He Had Stories, I Have the Truth': Carmelo Anthony Clarifies There Is No Beef With Phil Jackson on His Side

Carmelo Anthony’s tenure with the New York Knicks wasn’t short of dynamic highs and lows. Unfortunately, there were more lows than highs. One of the dark spots of Anthony’s time with his hometown team was his relationship with former Knicks executive Phil Jackson.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12

Another team could join Knicks in pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Knicks are one of the few teams that could legitimately make a run at him, as they have the assets and players to match his salary. Nevertheless, they're not going to be alone in their pursuit of the superstar.

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