Is the NBA Cup title worth memorializing in Madison Square Garden, or is it more akin to a participation trophy?

The tide turned at the start of the fourth quarter in Vegas.

The NBA Cup’s tenure in Sin City has not been the boon the league hoped it would be. 

Mike Brown is on the trail, stumping for Jalen Brunson as MVP -- a smart move on his part.

After seeing Leon Rose negotiate mega contracts for all his friends, Dwyane Wade is not surprised that the former agent is succeeding as Knicks president.

Jalen Brunson, at only 6-foot-1, hasn’t dunked in a regular-season game since the 2023-24 campaign. Victor Wembanyama, at 7-4, could jam on his tippy toes. No elevation needed.

Chris Paul officially becomes trade eligible on Monday.

If Karl-Anthony Towns continues to play defense the way he has recently, there will never be a reason for the Knicks to go back.

Miles McBride’s ankle injury has given Tyler Kolek a major opportunity to prove that he can handle backup point guard duties for the Knicks.

It’s been the question for a while with Jalen Brunson, the conundrum of his physical limitations.

Fresh off meeting with Mike Brown as part of the NBA Cup coverage, Stan Van Gundy applauded the new Knicks coach for checking his ego in the locker room and not reinventing what Tom Thibodeau set in motion.

LAS VEGAS — The Magic have a plan for how to slow down Jalen Brunson. 

There are still two games remaining — still two victories to be had before this conversation means anything — but it’s a relevant question because we all enjoy quantifying success: Should the Knicks hang an NBA Cup banner?

If I were listing Knicks most likely to be dealt before the February trade deadline, the French native is probably No. 1.

NBA Cup prize money isn’t created equally. For Karl-Anthony Towns, it’s a tiny fraction of his $53 million salary. For Tyler Kolek, it’s a big bonus.

The streaking Knicks are taking their luck to Sin City.

McBride had been enjoying a breakout month while averaging 14.6 points in his past seven games while shooting 57.4 percent on treys.