NBA Cup 2025: Schedule, format, rules, groups for in-season tournament

How Much Will the Coaches Get for Winning NBA Cup 2025?

NBA Cup, now the Emirates Cup, originally introduced as the “In-Season Tournament”, first emerged in July 2023. It was seen as a bold attempt by Adam Silver and the NBA to inject fresh energy into the early-season calendar. As Silver put it at the unveiling: “This is a concept that has been rumbling around the league office for about 15 years… it’s a perfect opportunity for a global league like the NBA, and it’s a perfect fit for our game.” This…

NBA Cup 2025: Schedule, format, rules, groups for in-season tournament

Here's a look at the groups, format, odds and teams worth keeping an eye on as the NBA Cup starts Friday

NBA Cup, explained: Format, schedule, groups, prize money for 2025 in-season tournament

Here's a refresher on how the NBA Cup works, including what's new in 2025.

NBA Cup 2025 Explained: Rules, Format, Prize Money & Player Rewards

The Milwaukee Bucks display the NBA Cup (Image Credits: Imagn) The NBA Cup 2025 is the league’s standalone mid-season tournament, designed to add drama and stakes beyond the traditional 82-game schedule. With the 2025 edition, the tournament includes a structured group stage, knockout rounds, and significant monetary incentives for players. It also counts many games toward the regular season, blending excitement and competitiveness earlier in th…

2025 NBA Cup: Schedule, format, groups, updates and more

The third iteration of the Emirates NBA Cup tipped off on Halloween — a little over a week after the 2025-26 NBA regular season began. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural in-season tournament trophy in 2023, with James claiming the honors of tournament MVP. Last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee The post 2025 NBA Cup: Schedule, format, groups, updates and more appeared first on .

2025 NBA Cup: Schedule, format, groups, updates, and more

Oct 31, 2025, 11:22 PM ET The third iteration of the Emirates NBA Cup tipped off on Halloween night, Oct. 31 — a little over a week after the 2025-26 NBA regular season tips off. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural in-season tournament trophy in 2023, with James claiming the honors of tournament MVP. Last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks raised their NBA Cup banner over the eventual NBA champions, the O…