The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 124–113 to win the 2025 NBA Cup. With this being the third year of the NBA Cup it was an entertaining game since the tip-off. San Antonio Spurs shot poorly in the 4th quarter which couldn’t keep up with Knicks’ scoring. Second-Chance points due to offensive rebounds the Knicks outscored the Spurs 35–19 in the 4th quarter to take control down the stretch which provided the Knicks the first NBA Cup Title with Jalen Brunson taking home the NBA Cup MVP.

In this episode, we dive deep into the 2025-26 NBA season! We break down why the Los Angeles Lakers look like true contenders under JJ Redick’s second year as head coach and how DeAndre Ayton’s arrival could be the key to their success. We also debate Luka Dončić’s MVP case, Austin Reaves’ breakout, and what the Lakers might look like when LeBron James returns.

Then we shift gears to Northern California to talk about the Sacramento Kings’ struggles, the DeMar DeRozan fit, and whether it’s time to blow it up given their crowded backcourt. We also touch on other MVP frontrunners like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cade Cunningham, and Victor Wembanyama, plus the shocking firing of Mavericks GM Nico Harrisonand what it means for Luka and the Anthony Davis trade fallout.

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The Grizzlies still have the duo of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. after trading away Desmond Bane & Dillon Brooks two cornerstones of this roster a few season ago. These two key players now gone will be major holes to fill for what now seems like a rebuilding Grizzlies team. Uncertainty in roster direction and other moves signal maybe a slight step-back suggests the team may finish lower than last year. For Morant especially, this might be a final window of opportunity to either get better or time to move off of the young superstar & get assets back in return.