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    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.

    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.

    Doncic drops 42 in EuroBasket as Lakers star battles injury scare

    Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers, Slovenia)
    September 2025

    uka Doncic scored 42 points with 10 rebounds in Slovenia’s EuroBasket win over Italy, despite briefly leaving with a leg scare. Already a top-50 all-time EuroBasket scorer, Doncic is carrying Slovenia with dominant performances across the tournament. After returning from injury, Doncic led Slovenia with efficiency and resilience, easing fears of serious damage. The Lakers star recently signed a three-year, $165m extension and continues to cement his status as one of basketball’s most transcendent global figures.

    NBA Sets 2026 Regular-Season Games in Berlin and London

    Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic (NBA)
    January 15 & 18, 2026

    The NBA has confirmed that the Grizzlies and Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin and London in January 2026, marking the league’s first regular-season game in Germany and 10th in London.
    The games will be held at Uber Arena and The O2, presented by Tissot. The NBA also revealed future games in Manchester and Paris for 2027, and in Berlin and Paris for 2028, with teams to be announced later.

    NBA Talent Set to Shine at FIBA EuroBasket 2025

    NBA and former NBA players across 24 national teams
    August 27 – September 14, 2025

    EuroBasket 2025 will feature current and former NBA stars including Luka Dončić (Slovenia), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), and Nikola Jokić (Serbia) competing across four host nations. Preliminary rosters highlight significant NBA involvement.
    Countries like Serbia (Jokić, Bogdanović), France (Risacher, Coulibaly), and Germany (Schröder, Wagner) bring depth, while newcomers like Ben Saraf (Israel) and Saliou Niang (Italy) join the mix. The final will be held in Arena Riga, Latvia.

    Thunder Collapse in Game 6, Pacers Force Decisive Game 7

    Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers
    June 2025

    The Thunder missed their chance to clinch the NBA title, falling 108–91 to the Pacers in Game 6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander committed 8 turnovers as OKC now faces a winner-takes-all Game 7.
    Gilgeous-Alexander admitted the team lacked focus and effort, tying an NBA Finals turnover record. OKC shot just 38.2% and went 3-of-20 from three before benching starters for the fourth. Jalen Williams posted a Finals-worst minus-40 in 27 minutes.

    Pacers’ Defense Wears Down MVP SGA in Game 3 Loss

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
    June 2025

    Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 3 points in the fourth quarter of Game 3, as Indiana’s aggressive defense helped the Pacers complete another comeback and reduce their NBA Finals series deficit to 2-1.
    SGA was pressured 65.5 feet from the basket and blitzed 12 times—both playoff career highs—while also logging intense defensive duties. Despite fatigue signs, the MVP rejected excuses, vowing to improve with a maximum of four games left.

    Mavericks Set to Draft Cooper Flagg With No. 1 Pick

    Cooper Flagg (Dallas Mavericks)
    June 17 private visit; 2025 NBA Draft

    The Mavericks have scheduled a private visit with projected top pick Cooper Flagg and are not considering other prospects. They are fully committed to selecting him first overall in the upcoming NBA Draft.
    After jumping 10 spots in the lottery, Dallas views Flagg as their post-Doncic cornerstone. His dominant freshman year at Duke solidified his No. 1 status, and he’s not meeting with other teams before the draft.

    Underdog Pacers Draw Heavy Public Betting vs Thunder

    Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
    June 6, 2025

    The Pacers enter the NBA Finals as 5-1 underdogs to the Thunder, matching the longest odds for a finalist in 20 years. Despite the mismatch, most small bettors are backing Indiana, hoping for a major upset.
    While 78–94% of bets favor the Pacers, 90% of the total money is on OKC. Thunder are 9.5-point Game 1 favorites and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads MVP odds at -550, ahead of Haliburton at +700.

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