The NBA Cup is back. The league's in-season tournament is entering its third season as part of the NBA schedule, and this year's edition will tip-off Friday, as group play begins on Halloween. The Lakers and Bucks have put up NBA Cup (or,

Like pumpkin spice lattes or Christmas decorations, it feels like the start of the NBA Cup creeps up a bit earlier every year. But like with pumpkin spice and Christmas lights, that is a good thing, because the NBA Cup,

Q: What is the NBA cup 2025 prize money for players? Approximate per-player payouts in 2025 are: Quarterfinalists ~$50K, Semifinalists ~$100K, Runner-up ~$200K, Champions ~$500K.

The third edition of the in-season tournament tips off on Friday. Let's take a look at who has the best chance to advance to Vegas in December.

Who will win the 2025 NBA Cup? Here is the full group stage schedule, with breakdowns and predictions for how the tournament will play out.

With Group Play of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup tipping off Oct. 31, we’re breaking down each group as they prepare for opening night, concluding with East Group C. Led by the defending Emirates NBA Cup champion Milwaukee Bucks, East Group C features a mix of teams that found success in both the in-season competition and the NBA postseason.

The NBA's in-season tournament returns for its third year. The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks won the last two tournaments, and with over $500,000 for each player on the winning team on the line, it's certainly something several of the game's biggest stars will show out for.

Last year’s top team in the Eastern Conference standings will play in its first 2025 NBA Cup game on Friday. The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Toronto Rapto