With Amazon and NBC taking the league’s broadcasting rights starting from the 2025-2026 season, there could be some necessary adjustments that need to be made. The first potential one could be the rescheduling of the Emirates NBA Cup, widely known as the in-season tournament.
Recent reports indicate that the tournament, which usually begins in the middle of November, will be moved to early December. The competition will continue for five weeks.
The change is due to Amazon’s coverage of NFL games. The NBA and Amazon could agree to the new change to avoid overlapping dates.
The NBA Cup tournament has gained a lot of popularity according to last year’s viewership when the Lakers were crowned as the winners. This year could also witness a similar rise in views following the rebranding of the competition.
The schedule for the second year of the NBA Cup has already been disclosed. The thrilling competition will start on November 12, and the champions will be declared on December 17.
Details of the NBA Cup Tournament
The 30 NBA teams will be equally divided into six groups based on their previous regular season performance. Three of the six groups will consist of Eastern Conference teams, and the remaining three will consist of Western Conference teams.
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The NBA teams will play four games each in the group stage. The teams at the top with their higher points will have the advantage of advancing to the next round.
The quarter-finals will have eight teams who will battle amongst each other on the 10th and 11th of December to qualify for the semifinals on December 14. After three days, the winners from each side will reach the finals for the glorious trophy.
The NBA Cup games in the group stage will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays. All the teams, irrespective of their seasonal league table position, will have a fair opportunity to put their name on the winner’s list.
