The Knicks reached the East Finals because of Brunson. Earlier this month, they won the Emirates NBA Cup with Brunson delivering his best games of the early season. In a league of solid point guards, only Shai delivered better results in 2025 than Brunson.

Kevin Durant provided his thoughts about the NBA Cup on Twitter, and said it didn't matter if the players liked it, only if the fans do

James Nnaji debuted for the Baylor men's basketball in its Big 12 opener. The 7-foot center – who was a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft – had five points, four rebounds, two turnovers and picked up four fouls in 16 minutes a 69-63 loss to TCU.

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Arkansas coach John Calipari slammed the NCAA's rules after James Nnaji's unprecedented mid-season commitment to Baylor following his 2023 NBA Draft selection.

With eligibility questions and controversies making headlines during the ongoing college basketball season, NCAA president Charlie Baker released a statement Tuesday that said players who previously signed NBA contracts cannot play in the collegiate ranks.

Our NBA player props for Tuesday, December 30 target LeBron James on his birthday, Derrick White in Utah, and more.

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell offered a candid take on NCAA eligibility amid debate over players who have held NBA and G League contracts pursuing college basketball.