The NBA Cup is set to kick off its second season, starting on Tuesday night and running through December 17. Previously known as the In-Season Tournament, this event was introduced last year at the behest of Commissioner Adam Silver, who sought to add an extra element to the regular season. All 30 NBA teams will participate, each playing four group-stage games.
Following the group stage, eight teams will advance to the quarterfinals, with the winners progressing to the semifinals in Las Vegas on December 14. Notably, all tournament games, except for the championship game, will count towards the regular-season standings and statistics. The championship game is considered an additional fixture and does not factor into the 82-game season for the two final teams.
