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    Spurs Earn Serious Contender Status as Wembanyama Leads San Antonio Surge

    San Antonio Spurs
    March 2026

    San Antonio are being spoken about as a genuine title threat after a dominant run since January pushed them near the top of the Western Conference. Victor Wembanyama’s two-way impact has become the centrepiece of a team now combining elite defence, strong offence and sustained winning form. The Spurs have surged behind Wembanyama’s MVP-level production and one of the league’s best net ratings, while coach Mitch Johnson has kept the focus on internal improvement rather than hype. Rick Carlisle’s endorsement added weight to the idea that San Antonio are no longer just promising, but dangerous right now.

    Illinois Power Past VCU to Reach Sweet 16 Again Under Underwood

    Illinois
    March 2026

    Illinois beat VCU 76-55 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons under Brad Underwood. The Illini used their size advantage, rebounding edge and disciplined defence to control the game after VCU lost Nyk Lewis to injury almost immediately. Andrej Stojakovic led Illinois with 21 points, while Tomislav Ivisic added a double-double and Keaton Wagler chipped in valuable support. Illinois held VCU to 35 percent shooting, dominated the glass 45-29 and now move on to face Houston in the South Region.

    Pistons Back Their Playoff Credentials Even With Cunningham Sidelined

    Cade Cunningham
    March 2026

    Detroit believe they can make a real playoff run despite lingering doubts around their postseason inexperience and Cade Cunningham’s injury setback. The Pistons have already reached 50 wins and remain firmly in the race for the top seed in the East. Jalen Duren has continued to drive Detroit forward with major performances, while the team has stayed competitive even after Cunningham’s collapsed-lung diagnosis. Their blend of youth, depth and confidence under J.B. Bickerstaff has turned them from a first-round team into one expecting more.

    Anthony Edwards wins 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP award

    Anthony Edwards
    February 2026

    Edwards was named All-Star Game MVP after leading USA Stars to tournament victory, delivering consistent scoring impact across the mini-game format and outperforming rivals in cumulative influence. He scored 32 points across three games, hit key clutch threes and helped secure overtime progression and final victory. Media voters valued his all-round tournament impact over single-game scoring totals.

    Jalen Brunson Crowned NBA Cup MVP After Masterclass vs Spurs

    Jalen Brunson
    December 2025

    Brunson produced another big-stage masterclass in the Cup final, controlling the game offensively and punishing San Antonio’s guards in isolation and pick-and-roll. His poise, shot creation and decision-making under pressure confirmed him as the tournament’s standout performer and earned him the NBA Cup MVP award. Logging heavy minutes and consistently tilting the floor in New York’s favour, Brunson outplayed a deep Spurs backcourt while still sharing credit with role players who delivered crucial contributions. His performance reinforced his status among the league’s elite offensive guards and showcased the leadership that now defines this Knicks era in knockout basketball.

    Brunson And Hart Reveal Knicks’ New Motto After NBA Cup Triumph

    Jalen Brunson
    December 2025

    Speaking post-game on Prime, Brunson admitted the final was “ugly” but said the Knicks’ focus and connection carried them through. Hart highlighted how recent adversity has toughened the group, with late-game stops and key buckets now seen as expected responses instead of surprises. Brunson publicly praised Anunoby, Kolek, Clarkson and Robinson for their impact, then distilled New York’s mindset into a simple motto: “We’re going to find a way.” Hart echoed that the squad’s growth under pressure is building long-term belief, with the Cup run viewed internally as a launchpad for deeper postseason ambitions.

    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.

    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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