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Takeaways, highlights as Knicks defeat Spurs to win NBA Cup

Here are the key highlights from New York's victory over San Antonio to win the 2025 NBA Cup. ... Continue Reading

Why Flagg is in LeBron and Kobe territory, Carrington a sneaky pickup

A closer look at how the Mavs rookie is making history and four other players trending up. ... Continue Reading

Risers and fallers: Add Ryan Nembhard, consider parting with Jaren Jackson

Steve Alexander highlights players trending upwards or downwards, with key takeaways for each. ... Continue Reading

Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East

NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's rankings ahead of the holiday season. ... Continue Reading

Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a road map

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason. ... Continue Reading

Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA draft

It's a tight race at the top of the 2026 NBA draft. We talked to insiders to learn where things stand now. ... Continue Reading

Knicks conquer Cup, laud poise under 'pressure'

The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup. ... Continue Reading

Despite loss, Spurs take positives from Cup run

Despite losing to the Knicks in Tuesday's NBA Cup championship game, the Spurs believe their experience in such high-stakes matchups will only benefit them as they build toward a postseason run. ... Continue Reading

👀 The big questions facing all 30 front offices

With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices. ... Continue Reading

Meet Alpi and Twin: The star duo hoping to lead the Rockets to a title

Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun spent the offseason 6,000 miles apart as they worked to reach a new level this season. ... Continue Reading

Heat F Jovic's MRI clean after hard fall, day-to-day

Heat forward Nikola Jovic, who left Monday night's game with a splint-like device over his right arm after taking a hard foul, underwent an MRI that revealed a right elbow contusion/laceration, the team said. ... Continue Reading

Silver: NBA expansion decision will be made in '26

Adam Silver laid out a definitive timeline for expansion for the first time, saying a decision will be made sometime in 2026 on whether to add more NBA teams. ... Continue Reading

Silver: NBA to explore relief for Heat over Rozier

Adam Silver called the Terry Rozier situation "unprecedented" with him still being on the Heat's books while facing gambling charges but said the league would look into giving Miami some sort of "satisfactory relief." ... Continue Reading

NBA: 3 incorrect calls favored Nuggets in OT win

There were three incorrect calls in the last two minutes of Denver's OT victory over Houston that all favored the Nuggets, according to the NBA's report. ... Continue Reading

Heat F Jovic's MRI clean after hard fall; day-to-day

Heat forward Nikola Jovic, who left Monday night's game with a splint-like device over his right arm after taking a hard foul, underwent an MRI that revealed a right elbow contusion/laceration, the team said. ... Continue Reading