Spurs, Knicks hungry for NBA Cup title
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It's no secret that Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson didn't see eye to eye during their stint on the New York Knicks.
The New York Knicks accomplished something recently that they had yet to do in their franchise history: win a game in the Emirates NBA Cup beyond Pool Play. The
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"He came to New York and the Knicks at the right time" - JVG on how Sprewell turned 8th seeded Knicks to championship team
After choking Coach PJ Carlesimo in 1997, Latrell Sprewell was in a difficult situation. The infamous incident saw the All-Star forward receiving a 68-game suspension. Despite the controversy, the New York Knicks still believed Sprewell would be a good acquisition.
The 2025-26 NBA season, still in its early stages, has seen a captivating mid-season twist with the ongoing Emirates NBA Cup tournament. As the league navigates the opening of the trade season, the spotlight has been firmly on the two teams who have defied expectations and injuries to reach the final: the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
By how the NBA defines pace, which is a bit of a flawed stat, the Knicks aren’t playing that much faster. They’re still bottom-five in that category. Their secondary assists and passes per game aren’t much improved, if at all.
New York hosts the San Antonio Spurs after Jalen Brunson scored 40 points in the New York Knicks' 132-120 win against the Orlando Magic.
Jalen Brunson, at only 6-foot-1, hasn’t dunked in a regular-season game since the 2023-24 campaign. Victor Wembanyama, at 7-4, could jam on his tippy toes. No elevation needed.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade narrative was one that's already produced explosive highs and menacing lows, with the Milwaukee Bucks' unhappy star reportedly s