Overview
- ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Knicks will not raise an NBA Cup banner at Madison Square Garden and will hold a home celebration on Friday.
- The Lakers and Bucks previously hung banners for their NBA Cup titles, establishing a visible precedent in 2023 and 2024.
- Insider Chris Haynes said the Lakers might remove their NBA Cup banner following New York’s stance, a possibility not confirmed by the team.
- Reggie Miller suggested Adam Silver urged the Lakers to hang their banner, an assertion that has not been corroborated by public evidence.
- Reporter Steve Popper indicated the Knicks have not finalized how the trophy will be displayed at MSG, with an in-arena honoring still planned.