The Emirates NBA Cup, previously known as the NBA In-Season Tournament, has returned for its third year, starting from November 7, 2025. This tournament includes all 30 NBA teams competing for the title.

2025 NBA Cup Groups and Format

East Group A

1. Atlanta Hawks (1-0) +20
2. Toronto Raptors (1-0) +11
3. Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) -11
4. Indiana Pacers (0-1) -20
5. Washington Wizards (0-0) 0

East Group B

1. Boston Celtics (1-0) +1
2. Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) -1
3. Detroit Pistons (0-0) 0
4. Orlando Magic (0-0) 0
5. Brooklyn Nets (0-0) 0

East Group C

1. Chicago Bulls (1-0) +10
2. New York Knicks (0-1) -10
3. Milwaukee Bucks (0-0) 0
4. Miami Heat (0-0) 0
5. Charlotte Hornets (0-0) 0

West Group A

1. Phoenix Suns (1-0) +22
2. Utah Jazz (0-1) -22
3. Oklahoma City Thunder (0-0) 0
4. Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) 0
5. Sacramento Kings (0-0) 0

West Group B

1. Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) +5
2. LA Clippers (1-0) +2
3. New Orleans Pelicans (0-1) -2
4. Memphis Grizzlies (0-1) -5
5. Dallas Mavericks (0-0) 0

West Group C

1. Portland Trail Blazers (1-0) +2
2. Denver Nuggets (0-1) -2
3. Houston Rockets (0-0) 0
4. Golden State Warriors (0-0) 0
5. San Antonio Spurs (0-0) 0

The tournament format involves teams playing four group games, with the top teams progressing to knockout rounds. Players in qualifying teams will receive monetary prizes as they advance through the tournament.

The championship match will occur on December 16, 2025, after starting on November 7. The ‘Final Four’ is set for December 13 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.