Vegas Showdown: Can the Knicks Cash In on the Cup?
Vegas Showdown: Can the Knicks Cash In on the Cup?  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Tue Dec 16 2025
Description: BT dives into the Emirates NBA Cup Final, admitting his initial skepticism about the "gimmick" tournament has faded, and now he's "into it." With the Knicks facing the San Antonio Spurs, Tierney declares he's "excited" at the possibility of finally celebrating any championship with the team before his show ends. He acknowledges the extra "juice" the mid-season tournament provides and confirms the $530,933 per-player prize money for the winning team. The discussion pivots briefly to the Yankees, with BT reiterating the need for the team to tweak its roster due to a lack of right-handed power and questions about the infield defense. He strongly argues against overpaying for Cody Bellinger and suggests the Yankees should focus on using their "surplus of arms" to acquire a needed bat.