New York hosts the San Antonio Spurs after Jalen Brunson scored 40 points in the New York Knicks' 132-120 win against the Orlando Magic

Ahead of their NBA Cup Finals matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs G-League affiliate, the Austin Spurs made a significant roster move. The Austin Spurs acquired the rights to current G-League player and former top-10 pick Elfrid Payton.

The NBA Cup has now been narrowed down to two teams, with the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs set to meet in the championship game on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. The Knicks beat the Orlando Magic in the semifinals to reach the title game, while the Spurs ended the Oklahoma City Thunder's 16-game win streak to advance.

After choking Coach PJ Carlesimo in 1997, Latrell Sprewell was in a difficult situation. The infamous incident saw the All-Star forward receiving a 68-game suspension. Despite the controversy, the New York Knicks still believed Sprewell would be a good acquisition.

Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return from injury to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a stunning NBA Cup semi-final upset of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday as the New York Knicks downed the Orlando Magic to book their place in the final.