The NBA Cup is the NBA’s in-season tournament that runs during the regular season. It launched starting with the 2023–24 season and is played in a multi- stage format that includes group play followed by knockout rounds, with some games counting toward both the Cup standings and the regular-season standings. The final rounds are held at a neutral site, typically in Las Vegas, and the winner receives the NBA Cup trophy; players on the winning team also earn cash prizes. Key points to know

• Structure: Group play (teams split into groups across conferences), then knockout rounds. Group games count toward both Cup and regular-season standings.
• Schedule: The Cup runs concurrently with the regular season, with semifinals and the final hosted at a neutral venue.
• Sponsorship/name: It has been branded as the Emirates NBA Cup for sponsorship reasons in recent seasons.
• Recent editions: The first edition crowned the Los Angeles Lakers as champions; the latest editions have continued to crown a single champion each season.

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