The Thunder, who lost in the 2024 NBA Cup final, take on the San Antonio Spurs in Las Vegas on Saturday night. San Antonio has a better shot at OKC with Victor Wembanyama in the lineup. The French big man is expected to make his return from injury for the semifinal showdown.

A trip to the NBA Cup Championship is on the line on Saturday night, as the New York Knicks take on the Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs face the Oklahom

Who can we expect to be the best of the best in the NBA this season? Jalen Brunson, Luka Dončić and Victor Wembanyama figure to be in the conversation. Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic; photos: Thearon W. Henderson, Ron Hoskins, Jesse D.

Victor Wembanyama takes several not-so-subtle shots at Oklahoma City Thunder.

Saturday’s NBA Cup Semifinals feature some great matchups – and some star players – making it a perfect time to bet on some player props. The Oklahoma City Thun

“He’s smart, man,” said Orlando guard Jalen Suggs, one of the better point-of-attack defenders in the NBA. “He’s got good pace, and he’s really smart. He doesn’t really get too bored with the game. He doesn’t get too bored keeping it simple. He challenges you every possession.

Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown has slammed the NBA’s recent MVPs. Over the past few decades, the NBA has quickly evolved into an offense-heavy league, with the top superstars scoring a plethora of points on a nightly basis.

In the NBA, size matters. Is it any wonder that six of the last seven NBA MVP winners are either forwards or centers? Having a good frontcourt has become more important in recent years, and some of the game's biggest stars are playing the 3 or 4 nowadays.