After losing six of seven games, things were looking rough for the Toronto Raptors, and many began to question if their early-season success was a fluke. Howeve

Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors don't seem long for each other, and Chris Mannix picked two teams who could be suitable trade partners.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers remains confident in his team and doesn't plan on making any major changes in the wake of a 45-point loss to Brooklyn that matched the Nets' most lopsided win in franchise history.

Although the Milwaukee Bucks continue to make it clear that they do not want to move on from superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat continue to pick up

The Milwaukee Bucks once again lost to one of the worst teams in the NBA, falling 127-82 to a tanking Brooklyn Nets team.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game from December 14, 2025 on ESPN.

In other words, how did past champions of the NBA Cup—the Lakers in 2023-24, the Bucks in 2024-25—perform the rest of the way in the regular season and in the postseason, if they advanced that far? Let's take a deep dive.