Due to its weird scheduling logistics, the NBA Cup put the Thunder in an unprecedented spot. They had to play a three-games-in-four-nights stretch from Las Vegas to Florida. three-in-four is usually a tough schedule but every team occasionally goes through it.

As 2025 begins, the balance of power in the NBA is starting to come into focus. Here are some takeaways from the ninth week of the regular season.

Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 10. NBA Players of the Week for Week 10.

Here are the USA TODAY Sports NBA power rankings at the turn of the calendar, with resolutions each team should carry into 2025.

Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to Milwaukee's double-digit win over Oklahoma City to clinch the 2nd NBA Cup, worries about OKC's shooting, the Bucks not celebrating their win & declining NBA television ratings.

Winners of 12 straight, the Thunder are off to their best start in franchise history and are 27-5. The Knicks, who have won nine straight games, are 24-10.

We know who won the 2024 NBA MVP, but it’s never too early to preview this season’s candidates to win The Michael Jordan Trophy. Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid have combined to win the past four MVP awards,