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

The NBA Cup returns for a third year in 2025.

Still a relatively new event, the NBA’s in-season tournament is becoming a fixture for fans on the annual calendar. This year, the action begins slightly earlier, with games tipping off in late October and running through the end of November.

Both of the league’s new broadcast partners will carry games, but Amazon Prime will serve as the official home for the premier NBA Cup matchups.

With the cup set to get underway, here’s a refresher on how it works, along with what’s new for 2025.

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NBA Cup format

There are two stages of the NBA Cup: group play and the

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