LAS VEGAS – The journey of the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 initially twisted through 28 cities, made some turns both sharp and unexpected, had some surprises and reached some dead ends. The defending NBA champs did not survive, nor did the current Eastern Conference leader, nor the defending Cup champions.

The NBA Cup has now been narrowed down to two teams, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs set to meet in the championship game on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic in the semifinals to reach the title game, while the Spurs ended the Oklahoma City Thunder's 16-game win streak to advance.

The NBA Cup final doesn’t count. New York will enter with an 18-7 record. San Antonio will enter with an 18-7 record. And when Tuesday night’s game between the Knicks and Spurs is over, those

Tottenham Hotspur put in a troubling display in the defeat to Nottingham Forest, which adds pressure on head coach Thomas Frank.

The Spurs have kept on chugging without Victor Wembanyama, and the recent play of young guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper caught the Frenchman's eye.

The San Antonio Spurs announced an updated status for Victor Wembanyama ahead of facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup Semifinals.