Knicks-Magic Emirates NBA Cup semifinal features dueling Jalens, KAT battling with Orlando's big men and Anthony Black shifting into a starting role.

With Victor Wembanyama likely back in the fold, the young Spurs can take the court together for the first time in a game that has a playoff elimination feel.

The 19-1 Thunder are currently the favorites to win the 2025 NBA Cup (-125 at FanDuel ). The Bucks won the competition last year, and the Lakers won the initial version in 2023.

As Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said was likely, Victor Wembanyama has been listed as probable and is expected to make his return from a calf strain on Saturday in an NBA Cup semifinals matchup against Oklahoma City.

Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama had a hilarious reply when a reporter asked him whether money is a motivating factor to win the NBA Cup.

NBA Cup record: The Magic haven’t lost a game yet and are sitting on 5-0. They beat the Pistons, Sixers, Nets, Celtics and Heat with an average winning margin of 14.6. The Knicks lost to the Bulls by 10 in their cup run and comfortably beat the Raptors in the Quarterfinal by 16 to go 4-1.

While the NBA Cup is all about teaching an inexperienced Orlando Magic how to win now that we’ve reached the knockout stages, there’s some coin to be had too. E

It's hard not to feel like something's there with the NBA Cup. Like it's one or two adjustments from becoming a staple.

The two semifinal matchups are a contrast in familiarity. The New York Knicks - Orlando Magic game Saturday will be the fourth time the teams have met this season, and the second time in the past week, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs face each other for the first time this season.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, Reaves' hot streak has hit a road bump. The team announced on Friday that the 27-year-old has been diagnosed with a calf injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined for at least seven days. Lakers reporter Dan Woike of The Athletic was among the first to break the news on social media.