A person with knowledge of the decision says the New York Knicks won't raise a banner at Madison Square Garden to commemorate their NBA Cup championship.

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The Thunder lead the way in odds for NBA Champion and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the frontrunner to win MVP, but the West is loaded. Can Oklahoma City repeat as champions? Can SGA repeat and win back-to-back MVPs? Let’s talk about it.

ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton breaks down how the finalist Spurs and semifinalist Magic can use their cup experience for the postseason.

Both teams advanced to the in-season tournament’s championship game on Saturday with wins in Las Vegas. The Knicks put down the Orlando Magic behind a superb night from Jalen Brunson, then the Spurs took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in an instant classic.

NBA Finals basketballs signed by Los Angeles Lakers legends Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal sold in a Sotheby's auction.