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The NBA Cup Finals are set, and this matchup feels like a snapshot of where the league is headed.
In this episode of Round Ball Rants, we break down the NBA Cup 2025 Finals, featuring:
Jalen Brunson carrying the Knicks on the biggest in-season stage
Desmond Bane stepping into a defining moment
Devin Vassell and the Spurs testing their rise
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder chasing control of the moment
We discuss how the NBA Cup is changing the rhythm of the season, what this game means for each franchise moving forward, and why these games are starting to matter — to players, teams, and fans alike.
This isn’t just about a trophy.
It’s about momentum, legitimacy, and the future of the NBA season.
By Vincent CooperThe NBA Cup Finals are set, and this matchup feels like a snapshot of where the league is headed.
In this episode of Round Ball Rants, we break down the NBA Cup 2025 Finals, featuring:
Jalen Brunson carrying the Knicks on the biggest in-season stage
Desmond Bane stepping into a defining moment
Devin Vassell and the Spurs testing their rise
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder chasing control of the moment
We discuss how the NBA Cup is changing the rhythm of the season, what this game means for each franchise moving forward, and why these games are starting to matter — to players, teams, and fans alike.
This isn’t just about a trophy.
It’s about momentum, legitimacy, and the future of the NBA season.