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Can the NBA Cup's surprise finalists make a Finals run? Why there's already a roadmap
ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.[read more]

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers and 76ers cling onto contention in East
NBA insiders break down where all 30 teams stand in this week's Power Rankings ahead of the holiday season.[read more]

Takeaways, highlights as Knicks defeat Spurs to win 2025 NBA Cup
Here are the key highlights from New York's victory over San Antonio to win the 2025 NBA Cup.[read more]

Updated Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NBA draft: Which top prospects are rising and falling?
Which top prospects shifted the most on our first rankings update? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class.[read more]

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.[read more]

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.[read more]

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.[read more]

👀 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.[read more]

Knicks conquer Cup, laud poise under 'pressure'
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 to win the NBA Cup.[read more]

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.[read more]