Adam Silver left no doubt about the NBA's interest in bringing a team to Las Vegas with regards to the topic of league expansion.

Two 18-7 teams meet in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena tonight when the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs face off in the Emirates NBA Cup Final.

The Hall of Famer has an emotional stake in the San Antonio Spurs, the team he helped win four championships, and this was before the Spurs played the behemoth from Oklahoma City in the semifinals. Let’s just say that, after the fact, that stake has now intensified.

Luke Kornet has established himself as a veteran mentor on the Spurs, helping them conquer the challenges presented during the NBA Cup.

Desmond Bane was the driving force in Orlando’s 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat in the quarterfinals, thanks to his 37-point outing. The wing was on fire, shooting 14-of-24 from the field and making six of nine attempts from downtown.

While the NBA Cup is all about teaching an inexperienced Orlando Magic how to win now that we’ve reached the knockout stages, there’s some coin to be had too. E

A big day awaits in Las Vegas before the NBA Cup semifinals on Saturday plus what to know for Friday's slate of games.