The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup Finals win, with the final score being 124-113. As they exited group stages and played their way through the knockout rounds, the Cup provided the Knicks with a playoff atmosphere early in the season. Winning the whole thing resulted in a confidence boost across the board. The Cup is in its third year, and comparing it to … [Read more...] about Knicks NBA Cup Win: Why It Matters
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Scotto’s Latest: Markkanen, Hornets, Murphy, Walker, Kuminga, More
Utah will send its 2026 first-round pick to Oklahoma City if it lands outside the top eight, and if the season ended today, the 10-15 Jazz would have the NBA’s 10th-worst record, making their first-rounder likely to change hands. Given that context, executives around the league are wondering if Utah’s front office will be active on the trade market in the hopes of weakening the … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Markkanen, Hornets, Murphy, Walker, Kuminga, More
Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value
Within a look at potential Lakers trade targets, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports that league sources believe the current asking price for Kings guard Keon Ellis is a protected first-round pick. Ellis, who will turn 26 next month, has a reputation as a solid defender, is a career 41.8% three-point shooter, and is earning just $2.3MM in 2025/26, making him an appealing option … [Read more...] about Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value
Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Kolek, Robinson, Schedule, McBride
OG Anunoby threw in a rare clunker in a nine-point Knicks loss to Philadelphia on Friday. Anunoby had just two points on 1-of-9 shooting and wasn’t much of a factor defensively, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post writes. “I thought he was aggressive on his drives, he didn’t get any calls,” coach Mike Brown said. “It’s a weird game and the officials, they got a tough job but I … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Anunoby, Kolek, Robinson, Schedule, McBride
Mike Brown reveals the reason for OG Anunoby’s two-point performance
Knicks coach Mike Brown thought OG Anunoby would have finished with more than two points against the 76ers if his drives were officiated consistently. … [Read more...] about Mike Brown reveals the reason for OG Anunoby’s two-point performance