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    Brunson and Wembanyama set for showdown in NBA Cup MVP race

    Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama
    December 2025

    With the Knicks and Spurs set to meet in the Emirates NBA Cup final, Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama have emerged as the leading contenders for the competition’s inaugural MVP award, with one decisive performance likely to secure both the Cup and individual honours. The latest Cup MVP ladder highlights Brunson’s ruthless efficiency and string of high-scoring displays, plus Wembanyama’s game-changing impact off the bench on his return from injury, noting that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the only top candidate already eliminated before Tuesday’s showcase in Las Vegas.

    Brunson’s 40-piece sends Knicks to NBA Cup final and fuels MVP drumbeat

    Jalen Brunson
    December 2025

    Jalen Brunson poured in 40 points with eight assists to lead the Knicks past the Magic and into the Emirates NBA Cup final, extending his run of consecutive 30-plus point games and sharpening calls for All-NBA and Kia MVP recognition as New York chases two trophies. Brunson matched Jalen Suggs in the first half then pulled away after the break, calmly controlling tempo while Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby supplied strong support, prompting coach Mike Brown to publicly push his MVP case by emphasising how consistently Brunson carries the Knicks’ offense in big moments.

    Cavs lose Mobley for up to a month with calf strain setback

    Evan Mobley
    December 2025

    Cleveland center Evan Mobley has been ruled out for between two and four weeks after scans revealed a Grade 1 strain in his left calf, sidelining the All Star big man at a time when he is averaging 19.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. Mobley suffered the issue in a 130-126 win over Washington and will enter rest and rehab while the Cavaliers lean more heavily on Jarrett Allen and their backup bigs, needing to shore up interior defense and rebounding to stay competitive in the Eastern race.

    Curry drops 39 on return but Warriors fall again to shorthanded opponent

    Stephen Curry
    December 2025

    Stephen Curry marked his return from a left quad injury with 39 points, five assists and five rebounds in 32 minutes against Minnesota, but his individual fireworks could not prevent the Warriors slipping to a 127-120 home defeat that dropped them back to .500. Before tip off Curry thrilled fans by drilling a roughly 100 foot tunnel shot, then said afterward he felt like himself again, while Steve Kerr bemoaned poor transition defense and noted Golden State keep losing to shorthanded opponents despite their star guard’s production.

    Lakers lose in form Austin Reaves for at least a week with calf strain

    Austin Reaves
    December 2025

    Austin Reaves will miss at least one week with a mild left calf strain, sidelining the breakout guard for the Lakers’ next two games just as he averages 27.8 points, 6.7 assists and 5.6 rebounds while forming a high scoring backcourt with Luka Doncic. The injury is the latest setback in an already disrupted Lakers season, with James only recently returning after missing 14 games and Doncic sitting six through load management and family reasons. The team, 17 7 so far, must now cover Reaves’ usage and creation while keeping their strong start on track.

    Heat star Norman Powell balances career best scoring with “Understand the Grind” charity work

    Norman Powell
    December 2025

    While averaging a career high 24.6 points and leading Miami in three pointers, Norman Powell is running his Understand the Grind Foundation, organising turkey drives and a Christmas gift event for families in need in San Diego, inspired by his mother’s long standing community work. Powell’s “Understand the Grind” mantra grew from childhood conversations into a clothing line, then a foundation that now offers mentorship, education support, youth camps and a scholars program with job shadowing and college help, aiming to show young people that hard work and sacrifice can open paths beyond their neighbourhood.

    Durant and Harden meet in Houston as top-10 scorers rewrite NBA record book

    Kevin Durant, James Harden
    December 2025

    Kevin Durant and James Harden face each other in Houston for the first time as simultaneous top-10 all-time scorers, days after Durant passed 31,000 points and Harden climbed above Carmelo Anthony into 10th on the NBA’s career list. Harden’s late-career scoring surge after his Houston explosion years now has him chasing Shaquille O’Neal for ninth, while Durant’s sustained efficiency gives him a realistic shot at moving past Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki and even Michael Jordan if he maintains his current output.

    Grizzlies lose Zach Edey for at least a month with ankle stress reaction

    Zach Edey
    December 2025

    Memphis center Zach Edey will miss at least four weeks after scans revealed a stress reaction in his previously operated left ankle, extending a frustrating run of injuries for the second-year big man. After offseason ankle surgery and a delayed start to the campaign, Edey managed only 11 games, averaging 13.6 points and 11.1 rebounds before renewed symptoms forced the team to shut him down for rest and rehab, further weakening a struggling Grizzlies frontcourt.

    Wembanyama nears return as Spurs chase Emirates NBA Cup

    Victor Wembanyama
    December 2025

    Wembanyama is close to returning from a strained left calf after four weeks out, with coach Mitch Johnson saying the center had an intense workout and could be ready for the Cup semifinal in Las Vegas. He has missed 12 straight games since November 14. San Antonio have surprisingly gone 9-3 without him, riding Stephon Castle, De’Aaron Fox and a deep rotation, but Johnson still calls Wembanyama the biggest puzzle piece. His comeback would add scoring, rim protection and star power as the Spurs push for a place in Tuesday’s Cup final.

    Emirates NBA Cup knockout rounds get bespoke Las Vegas court

    Emirates NBA Cup
    December 2025


    The league has unveiled a special Las Vegas court for the Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Rounds, featuring the tournament trophy at center court, the full eight-team bracket beneath it and a 5×5 mosaic pattern carried across the floor. Designed by Victor Solomon in collaboration with the NBA and teams, the floor mirrors this season’s in-season court concepts, placing Cup trophies in both paints to give the semifinals and championship on Prime Video a distinct visual identity and reinforce the competition as a standalone marquee event.

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