Looking back at the Emirates NBA Cup winner, the game MVP and All-NBA Cup teams from each season. New York's depth delivers big, Karl-Anthony Towns returns for the moment and the Knicks hope to flip the Cup script.

No matter your thoughts, though, 30 NBA teams have a chance to win it. Only one did: the New York Knicks.

The Knicks are the newly crowned 2025 NBA Cup champions, but they will not be raising a banner at Madison Square Garden.

For a player like Jalen Brunson, who was named the NBA Cup Finals MVP after scoring 25 points with eight assists and four rebounds, the prize money isn’t necessarily a huge deal. Brunson makes about $39 million per year, so he instead plans to use some of the NBA Cup money to give back.

The 2025 NBA Cup offers major financial incentives, with players earning over $530,000 each for winning the tournament.

Here’s a quick look at the NBA games scheduled for December 17, with a preview of each matchup and a prediction on who has the edge. These games feature key stars, tough defensive battles, and a few players who could make the difference.

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns gave his thoughts on if the team should hang a banner after winning the NBA Cup.

Dwight Howard ignited an online debate after offering a blunt take to restore the credibility of the NBA bubble ring.