Jalen Brunson was named the MVP of the NBA Cup as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Final from Las Vegas, Nevada.

The first words out of guard Jalen Brunson’s mouth when he was announced as the NBA Cup MVP on-court, postgame ceremony paid tribute to his team’s role players, specifically OG Anunoby, Tyler Kolek, Jordan Clarkson and Mitchell Robinson.

Check out all of the latest NBA news and analysis. Keep up with today's NBA action on FOX Sports. FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

The opening month of the season has already shown how important the 3-point shot has become. Teams rely on outside shooting more than ever, and several players are putting up strong numbers from long range.

The Los Angeles Lakers are quietly proving that they are going to be a tough team to defeat in the NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers escaped by the skin of their teeth against the Phoenix Suns, making clutch free throws to win a game where they blew a 20-point lead.

The NBA season is long and it is still early. If your favorite team is underperforming, remember that more than 80% of its games have yet to be played. The Indiana Pacers were under .500 this time last year, but went on to make the Finals. That said ...

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns had to exit the Emirates NBA Cup Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. Towns has been a significant part of the Knicks’ bid to win the In-Season Tournament. Through three quarters, the big man secured a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Herbert Jones will miss Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves, marking his seventh straight absence. With the Pelicans offering no updates on his recovery, he’s also expected to miss Saturday’s matchup in Brooklyn.

The Raptors are utilizing strength in numbers, and it's this unheralded bench guard that is turning heads with his playmaking.