Tomorrow the Portland Trail Blazers will face the San Antonio Spurs, a mid-week game in November that would be relatively meaningless save for one factor. If Portland wins, they will punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament as victors in Group C of the Western Conference Pool.

On the eve of the game, we’re asking this simple question of Blazers fans. How badly do you want to be in the tournament and how much do you want the NBA Cup itself?

You can share your thoughts in the comment section below. I’ll open the proceedings by acknowledging that the Cup is a modest accomplishment, at best. The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks won the inaugural two tournaments. It did nothing to shape or alter their future, nor how we think of those franchises. It’s a made-up honor, designed

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