While the Knicks -- seeking their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 -- are expected to retain interest in Antetokounmpo if he decides to force his way to another team, Shams Charania reported Tuesday that the Knicks have lost their "exclusivity" to negotiate with the Bucks.

LAL will host SAS on their standard court in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, sources told ESPN.

The LA Kings (14-8-7) and Seattle Kraken (11-10-6) meet Wednesday night.

The Rockets won 3 of 4 meetings last season, although the Clippers won the final installment at home in the Intuit Dome on April 9, 134-117, as a 10.5-point favorite and as the Over (220.5) cashed.