The New York Knicks secured their first title in decades after capturing the NBA Cup this week. However, there were mixed reactions across the NBA landscape about how the franchise should celebrate. For the first time since the 1973 season,

There will be no NBA Cup banner hanging at Madison Square Garden in honor of the New York Knicks' tournament title.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers face Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in this NBA matchup on Friday at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks' Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns were selected to the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team along with Luka Doncic, De'Aaron Fox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks meet Friday at 7 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.

Moreover, the cup run highlighted this team's growing ability to stay composed, play collectively and overcome adversity in high-pressure moments. For Hall of Famer, Reggie Miller, this triumph only doubles down on his belief that the Knicks can finally be trusted when the 2026 playoffs arrive and represent the East in the 2026 NBA Finals.

The New York Knicks won the NBA Cup on Tuesday night, beating the San Antonio Spurs 124-113. OG Anunoby led the team in scoring with 28 points, shooting the ball with excellent efficiency. And Dirk Nowitzki has seemingly helped the Knicks star improve,

New York rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat San Antonio 124-113 in the NBA Cup championship game. OG Anunoby led New York with 28 points, and Jalen Brunson added 25. Brunson was named the NBA Cup MVP. Dylan Harper paced San Antonio with 21.