Hall of Famer Charles Barkley dismissed the NBA's in-season tournament, calling it “embarrassing" and questioning why players need extra pay to compete.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama cleared the air on the not-so-subtle jab he took at the Oklahoma City Thunder.

But on the very first night of the new NBA season in October, a scout watching San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama raised a proverbial white flag as the 21-year-old from France completed a 40-point highlight reel of body-contorting dunks, blocked shots, crossover dribbles and deep 3-pointers.

But Charles Barkley believes the concept of the Cup itself is “embarrassing.” “I think the cup thing is somewhat embarrassing,” Barkley told media personality Tom Tolbert on his YouTube show (via Awful Announcing). “I’m disappointed that we have to make an in-season tournament to make these guys more money so they won’t do load management.”

Years ago, when Basketball Reference was emerging as the internet's leading stats website, it decided sports internet nicknames would have a home with them.

The 2025 NBA Cup is behind us, as the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to become the third NBA Cup champion in league history. No

The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks meet in the 2025 NBA Cup championship game. Here are odds, as well as USA TODAY Sports picks and predictions

The 2025 Indiana Mr. Basketball is playing himself into a favorable 2026 NBA Draft position as a Connecticut freshman.

Jarrett Allen returned to the floor on December 14 against the Charlotte Hornets after missing six games. He came off the bench and was limited to just 22 minutes, finishing with nine points, three rebounds and one assist. Those modest numbers will likely push some individuals away.

Quinn Allen's favorite NBA player props for Wednesday, December 17, include Darius Garland, Kevin Huerter, and Julius Randle.

The NBA playoffs consist of 16 teams split evenly into two conferences, the Eastern and Western, from around the United States. These teams feature top basketball players from different states as well as international players.