With Emirates NBA Cup stakes on the line, the San Antonio Spurs face a playoff-like scenario in Phoenix against the Suns.
PHOENIX – For the young and learning Spurs, there are a handful of reasons to want to win the Emirates NBA Cup. Julian Champagnie can think of about half a million of them. The prize money that goes to the champion? “That’s No. 1,” Champagnie said with a laugh. To have a shot at the $514,970 payday awarded to each player on the tournament-winning team, the Spurs must first qualify for the knockout round of eight.
Can Steph Castle keep the Rookie of the Year trophy in San Antonio? Winning Tuesday in Phoenix would clinch the automatic bid from West Group B. That could be easier said than done against a team that features the triple scoring threat of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Though, Beal has been in and out of the line of of late due to his recovery from a left calf injury. “It’s important for our young group just to even have that opportunity,” forward Harrison Barnes said.
NBA Thunder Julian Champagnie Bradley Beal Harrison Barnes Tre Jones Mitch Johnson Jeremy Sochan West Group B. Kevin Durant Devin Booker Steph Castle Domantas Sabonis Phoenix PHOENIX Sacramento San Antonio Footprint Center Oklahoma City Golden1 Center NBA Cup Rookie Of The Year
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Area 51’ Shines as Spurs Top Jazz, Keep NBA Cup Hopes AliveOn Tuesday night, the San Antonio Spurs earned a crucial road victory in Utah.
Read more »
No Wembanyama, No Worries: Spurs Top Thunder in NBA Cup BattleOn Tuesday night, the San Antonio Spurs secured a home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Read more »
Wembanyama scores 34 as Spurs eliminate Jazz from NBA Cup contentionVictor Wembanyama apparently feels right at home playing in Utah.
Read more »
How Many Points Did Bronny James Score in Lakers NBA Cup Win Over Spurs?How did Bronny James do in the Lakers win over the Spurs?
Read more »
Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead Lakers past Spurs 120-115 to open NBA Cup title defenseAnthony Davis had 40 points and 12 rebounds, LeBron James had 15 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers opened defense of their Emirates…
Read more »
Anthony Davis, Lakers outlast Spurs to win NBA Cup openerDavis has a season-high 40 points, LeBron James records his fourth consecutive triple-double and the Lakers begin defense of their tournament title with a 120-115 road win over Victor Wembanyama an…
Read more »