Last season saw the first significant change to the NBA season in quite a while, as the league introduced the NBA In-Season Tournament. The Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural edition, and it’s back for its second year with a new name and sponsor—the Emirates NBA Cup.
The 2024 NBA Cup will begin on Tuesday, and here’s everything you need to know about the multi-stage tournament that involves all 30 teams.
The Format
The teams were randomly drawn into six groups of five—three per conference— based on 2023-24 regular-season standings. Each team will play two home and two road games against its fellow group opponents, with the six group winners, plus two wildcards—one from each conference—advancing to the knockout stage. The quarterfinals, as well as all group play, will be contested at home arenas before the semifinals and final are played in Las Vegas.
