The 19-1 Thunder are currently the favorites to win the 2025 NBA Cup (-125 at FanDuel ). The Bucks won the competition last year, and the Lakers won the initial version in 2023.

The New York Knicks thumped the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 9 in a 117-101 NBA Cup quarterfinal victory fueled by a massive night from Jalen Brunson.

The Detroit Pistons have not been in talks with the Dallas Mavericks on a potential trade for Anthony Davis.

Wild three-team Clippers trade idea involves 2025 NBA Finals opponents, Ivica Zubac originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The 6-18 Los Angeles Clippers ' abysmal 2025-26 NBA season might lead to an eventual fire-sale.

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the NBA's MVP race as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the odds on lead.