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Knicks Aiming for a Different Trophy After NBA Cup Win

The New York Knicks aren’t satisfied with an NBA Cup championship.
Knicks Aiming for a Different Trophy After NBA Cup Win
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, left, shoots the ball past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie during an NBA Cup championship basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Las Vegas. Kirby Lee/Pool Photo via AP
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For the first time in 52 years, the New York Knicks got a taste of what could be.

The Knicks won the NBA Cup with a 124–113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in Las Vegas for the in-season tournament championship. While New York can now hang a banner for the relatively young tournament, it’s essentially a regular season win, and these Knicks want so much more.
Matthew Davis
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Matthew Davis is an experienced, award-winning journalist who has covered major professional and college sports for years. His writing has appeared on Heavy, the Star Tribune, and The Catholic Spirit. He has a degree in mass communication from North Dakota State University.