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,

The Emirates NBA Cup is back for its third installment. Tournament play begins on Oct. 31 and will conclude with the championship game on Dec. 16 in Las Vegas.

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.

Former Sacramento Kings player Mike Bibby provides commentary alongside hosts Kyle Draper and Morgan Ragan before a Kings game on Dec. 2, 2023, at Golden 1 Center. A $75 billion NBA TV deal taking effect this season will affect how fans are able to watch nationally televised games. Hector Amezcua Sacramento Bee file

After debuting in 2024, the NBA Cup returns for a new edition in the 2025 season.  This innovative tournament was designed to add an extra layer of competition

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd suggested Saturday that Kyrie Irving could return to the court before the calendar year is over.