The NBA Cup teams have been revealed for the 2025-26 season, with the event set to start Oct. 31.
There are six teams, three for the Western Convention and one other three for the East. There are 5 groups in every group. Six group winners routinely advance to the quarterfinals and can be joined by the 2 greatest second-place groups.
Level differential is used to separate groups that end with the identical win-loss file. Whereas home-court benefit is set for the quarterfinals, the semifinals and remaining are held in Las Vegas.
The Los Angeles Lakers gained the primary version in 2023, adopted by the Milwaukee Bucks final 12 months. Each groups did not advance previous the primary spherical of the playoffs after their respective victories.
Satirically, there could also be extra to take from the runner-up of this occasion to date. The Indiana Pacers misplaced the 2023 remaining and went on to succeed in the Japanese Convention Finals. The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder misplaced the 2024 remaining and at the moment are NBA champions.
2025 NBA Cup Group Of Demise Resides Out West
There may be one very clear Group of Demise, which would be the West’s Group C. It options the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and Portland Path Blazers.
That accounts for 3 groups anticipating to be title contenders subsequent season and what can be a a lot improved Spurs squad. The Blazers had a powerful end to final season and consider they, too, are prepared for a step ahead.
Under are the remainder of the West teams:
West Group A
Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves
Sacramento Kings
Phoenix Suns
Utah Jazz
West Group B
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Dallas Mavericks
Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans Pelicans
East Injures Take Toll On Group Stage Enchantment
What first jumps out in regards to the Japanese Convention groupings is how a lot spicier issues would look if Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard had been wholesome.
Defending champion Milwaukee is slotted alongside the New York Knicks, Miami Warmth, Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets. At this stage, one must take into account the Cleveland Cavaliers early favorites. Though, the Orlando Magic may look to make a press release with their newly upgraded roster, led by the additions of Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones.
East Group A
Cleveland Cavaliers
Atlanta Hawks
Indiana Pacers
Toronto Raptors
Washington Wizards
East Group B
Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
East Group C
New York Knicks
Milwaukee Bucks
Miami Warmth
Chicago Bulls
Charlotte Hornets
