Lakers guard Marcus Smart is drawing interest as a desperate contender looks to make a move ahead of the deadline.

Unlike the previous Emirates NBA Cup winners, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks, the New York Knicks won't raise a banner.

Luka Doncic had 41 points and nine rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-95 on Saturday night. Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Lakers.

Luka Dončić scored 41 points as the Lakers dominated the Bucks start to finish in a 119-95 win at Fiserv. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points.

“The New York Knicks will not raise an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The Lakers and Bucks raised banners for NBA Cup titles over the last two years. Knicks will celebrate with home fans Friday.”

Yes, the Bucks broadcast is on Channel 86 and the Lakers broadcast is on the Sirius XM app. Spread: Bucks by 1.5 Over/under: 229.5

Andrew Wiggins is drawing renewed interest from the Lakers and Bucks as the Miami Heat quietly explore his trade value.

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was named to the Emirates NBA Cup All-Tournament team.

“The New York Knicks will not raise an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, sources tell ESPN,” Charania reported. “The Lakers and Bucks raised banners for NBA Cup titles over the last two years. Knicks will celebrate with home fans Friday.”