The New York Knicks are your 2025 NBA Cup Champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs this week. But don't expect the Knicks to hang a banner

With the conclusion of the NBA Cup on Tuesday, which had the New York Knicks take home their first NBA Cup championship in franchise history, the NBA announced its All-Tournament Team. Lakers star guard Luka Dončić was named on the team for his performances in group play and the quarterfinals.

The New York Knicks finally have some silverware to add to their collection. After 52 years, the Big Apple got its hands on the NBA Cup trophy, defeating the San Antonio Spurs with a fourth-quarter comeback.

Dwight Howard ignited an online debate after offering a blunt take to restore the credibility of the NBA bubble ring.

“The New York Knicks will not raise an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The Lakers and Bucks raised banners for NBA Cup titles over the last two years. Knicks will celebrate with home fans Friday.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.

The 2025-26 NBA season marks LeBron James’ eighth campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Believe it or not, this is the longest LeBron James has played for an organization in a single stint, as the 4x NBA champion is nearing retirement.

A former NBA executive feels that two Lakers players are more likely than others on the roster to be included in a trade this season.