Following their biggest win in over 50 years, the New York Knicks are rebelling against the wishes of the NBA and Adam Silver.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, in the 2025 NBA Cup championship game in Las Vegas on Tuesday to claim their first trophy since they won the 1973 NBA championship. The Knicks trailed by as many as 11 in the second half, but dominated the fourth quarter and pulled away down the stretch.

The first words out of guard Jalen Brunson’s mouth when he was announced as the NBA Cup MVP on-court, postgame ceremony paid tribute to his team’s role players, specifically OG Anunoby, Tyler Kolek, Jordan Clarkson and Mitchell Robinson.

The New York Knicks became the third different team to win the NBA Cup since its inaugural season in 2023, joining the Lakers and Bucks.

The New York Knicks are coming off of about as strong of a reputation-builder as a team can ask for at this early point in the NBA's regular season. Despite sti

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Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers give their thoughts on the NBA Cup after the New York Knicks win the Cup.

The Knicks won the NBA Cup with a 124-113 victory over the Spurs on Dec. 16. Now, New York needs to validate that with a bigger title.

The Knicks’ refusal to raise an NBA Cup banner undermines the achievement, disrespects fans, and hurts the league’s push to legitimize the in-season tournament.

The bank accounts for the New York Knicks players and coaches all grew on Tuesday night. They defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Champi

New York rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat San Antonio 124-113 in the NBA Cup championship game. The Knicks outscored the Spurs 35-19 in the fourth quarter and held a 67-56 rebounding edge.