The Emirates NBA Cup is back, with eight games of action tipping off around the NBA on Friday night as all 30 teams begin a new quest to hoist the NBA Cup in Vegas this December. The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls are the lone teams to get things going in East Group C play tonight, with the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks beginning their NBA Cup schedule later. Here are five things to know ahead of tip-off between the Knicks and Bulls ( 8 PM ET, NBA League Pass ) on Halloween night.

Charging Bulls: Chicago finished last season strong, playing to a 15-5 record in their last 20 games. Although they lost their Play-In matchup against Miami, it was clear that the Bulls were starting to turn the corner with a new-look roster after some shuffling at the 2025 tra

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