The New York Knicks won their first trophy 1973 on Tuesday night as they lifted the NBA Cup, defeating the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 124-113 in Las Vegas. But while the players certainly seemed happy about the accomplishment (and sharing in the prize money),

Fresh off an NBA Cup title, the Knicks are walking a very thin financial line — and Bobby Marks of ESPN suggests that reality could quietly shape everything they do between now and the trade deadline.

The New York Knicks captured their first championship since 1973 on Tuesday, December 16, and while it was just the NBA Cup, as opposed to the NBA Finals, there was plenty for the tortured fanbase to celebrate.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA game from December 16, 2025 on ESPN.

Madison Square Garden isn’t just an arena. It is a cathedral. It is where legends are made, dreams are crushed, and history hangs from the rafters. So,

Follow along with live updates on the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, coming to you from Las Vegas.

For a while, it genuinely felt like the New York Knicks and Giannis Antetokounmpo were on a collision course. The Knicks stacked assets, entered contender status, and quietly positioned themselves as the big-market, big-stage option if things ever soured in Milwaukee.

Trade rumors swirl around the New York Knicks, with one potential blockbuster looking more realistic by the day.