The best of the NBA Cup: Giannis’ MVP run, Klay’s return and Miami’s error
From the best game to the biggest coaching miscue, these were the standout NBA Cup moments.
Antetokounmpo, SGA headline All-NBA Cup team
Giannis Antetokounmpo anchored the 2024 NBA Cup all-tournament team after leading the Bucks to the championship.
LeBron leaps Kareem again as L.A. gets on track
The Lakers celebrated LeBron James breaking another record, this time Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s mark for minutes played, and rolled past the Kings 113-100.
KAT savors Wolves return, drops 32-20 in N.Y. rout
In his return to Minnesota, Karl-Anthony Towns stepped up for 32 points and 20 rebounds in a 133-107 Knicks victory, admitting afterward that “this game wasn’t just another game.”
Wemby’s poster jam, 42 points leave Spurs abuzz
Victor Wembanyama’s alley-oop off the backboard highlighted a monster 42-point night that carried the Spurs to a 133-126 overtime win over the Hawks.
Curry, Green held without FG as Warriors routed
Steph Curry and Draymond Green each failed to make a field goal — the first time they’ve done that together in their careers — and Golden State was trounced by Memphis, 144-93.
Celtics’ Brown calls out ref for technical fouls
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown took issue with back-to-back technical fouls called on coach Joe Mazzulla and himself late in the fourth quarter of Boston’s 117-108 loss to the Bulls on Thursday.
NBA year-end roundtable: Can Luka and Embiid rebound in 2025?
Our NBA insiders answer some of the biggest questions as we close in on the new year and look toward the back half of the 2024-25 NBA season.
Doncic starting foundation to teach ‘joy’ of hoops
Mavericks star Luka Doncic launching the Luka Doncic Foundation on Saturday, saying that he wants “young people around the world to have the same chances to experience that joy” he feels when he plays basketball.
Waiver wire pickups: Add Jonathan Kuminga, Keyonte George
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead.