The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly interested in yet another NBA superstar. Can you imagine Giannis Antetokounmpo next to Anthony Edwards?

Jalen Brunson got hot in Las Vegas at the right time. The Knicks’ All-NBA point guard dropped his first 40-point game of the season on the Magic, plus dished out eight assists, to put New York into the championship game of the NBA Cup.

Two years ago Brunson, the most celebrated second-round pick since Nikola Jokic, led all American-born players in scoring, and he has since maintained the pace. He has been an MVP top-five finisher and for the second time with the Knicks he’s averaging 28 points.

Presently, the Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to face off against the San Antonio Spurs, hoping to pinch their ticket to the NBA Cup finals. The Thunder an

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault loves the change. It adds further incentive. Beyond just the half-million grand prize awaiting the NBA Cup champion.

There will be no NBA Cup this season for the reigning NBA champions, whose 16-game winning streak ended in a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the tournament semifinals Saturday night. The Thunder are 24-2, with both losses by two points.

If the Milwaukee Bucks end up in a situation where they have to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo, a new suitor from the Western Conference has emerged as a potential landing spot.

That includes All-Star center Domantas Sabonis, who, according to Hoops Hype, has been connected once again to the Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, and Chicago Bulls.