The Knicks‘ team salary this season is nearly $208MM, which is the second-highest figure in the NBA, behind only the Cavaliers ($228MM+). However, five of the 14 players on New York’s standard roster are on minimum-salary contracts, while a sixth is earning just slightly above the minimum. So while the $530,933 bonus for winning the NBA Cup may be a drop in the bucket for the … [Read more...] about The Knicks Players Who Benefited Most From NBA Cup Prize Money
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NBA Will Decide On Expansion In 2026, Silver Says
At a press conference prior to the NBA Cup championship game, commissioner Adam Silver said the league would determine at some point in 2026 whether it will add a pair of domestic expansion teams, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, Tuesday evening marked the first time Silver has given a timeline for a decision on expansion since he first … [Read more...] about NBA Will Decide On Expansion In 2026, Silver Says
Struggling Clippers are trying to tune out the noise
Between the Chris Paul-threw-a-party-and-no-one-came narrative and the NBA trade rumors, the Clippers are still playing basketball. And not doing it well. The team is on a four-game losing streak and has lost nine of its past 10 games after an embarrassing loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The Clippers continue to struggle defensively, can’t sustain leads, they … [Read more...] about Struggling Clippers are trying to tune out the noise
Forgotten Lakers forward is soaring toward Alex Caruso-level breakout
Forgotten Lakers forward is soaring toward Alex Caruso-level breakout https://t.co/0WOp0oWCbm— LakerTom (@LakerTom) December 17, 2025 … [Read more...] about Forgotten Lakers forward is soaring toward Alex Caruso-level breakout
Will Detroit Pistons Thrive Again on the West Coast?
After a 13-game winning streak came to an end, the Detroit Pistons have shown precisely how a team should respond. Winners of six of their last seven games, they’ve bounced back with the kind of confidence that makes you sit up and take notice. The best is still ahead. With matchups against the Dallas Mavericks and the Charlotte Hornets on the horizon, the Pistons are about to … [Read more...] about Will Detroit Pistons Thrive Again on the West Coast?