The Knicks are looking at guards as the NBA December 15 contract date unofficially opens trade season in the league.

The upcoming match between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers is crucial for both teams aiming to avoid losing streaks. Key players will be absent, including Austin Reaves and Jalen Green, due to injuries.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 30. The honor marks his first as a Laker and the 15th weekly award of his career.

Aspiring Western Conference contenders hook up Friday night in San Francisco, where the Golden State Warriors will host the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kalamazoo, Michigan; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dayton visits Western Michigan for a non-conference matchup. The Broncos have gone 1-2 at home. Western Michigan has a 2-4 record in games decided by at least 10 points.

As Suns-Thunder and Spurs-Lakers loom tonight, here's what to watch for in each matchup in the Emirates NBA Cup.

That is where perhaps OG & CO. need to show that they are absolutely ready to battle it out against the most elite teams in the West this season. Will the Knicks be able to finally attain a silverware, or will a team from the West once again bury their ambitions? Remains to be seen.

The NBA always finds ways to get the fans energized and excited before games, and they decided to bring it back for this one. Western Conference Cup Semifinals opened with the 17-7 Spurs facing the 24-1 Thunder.