The In-Season Tournament is back for its checkup. Only it's now known as the Emirates NBA Cup.
For the second season, 30 teams will compete in the mid-season competition for bragging rights, and most importantly, $500,000 per winning player. Regardless, it gives the league a little extra boost during the season.
Last year, the Lakers took home the inaugural title, beating the Pacers for the crown. Can LeBron James and Co. go back-to-back?
It all goes down this November and December with four games a team. Eight move to the playoffs, two play for the title, but only one will win the NBA Cup in Las Vegas this winter. Call it an extra holiday gift as the best of the East and West go at it.
Here's everything to know about this year's NBA Cup, including a schedule and how to get the best deals on tickets for every game.
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When is the NBA in-season tournament?
The 2024 NBA Cup is played over six dedicated play dates beginning Nov. 12 and ending Dec. 3. Each matchup will be played at the home team's venue.
The top eight teams will compete in the playoffs at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Quarterfinals are scheduled for Dec. 10 and 11, semifinals for Dec. 14 and the NBA Cup Championship is on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
NBA Cup 2024 tickets
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Tickets for the NBA Cup are available now on StubHub.
Prices for every game vary based on city and teams. Some tickets are $40, others are $100.
But if you already know you want to head to Las Vegas for the playoffs, you can plan it now. Passes for the semifinals are about $100 for either the East or West game. The championship costs $160 as of mid-August.
Click the link below to view exact pricing for every matchup.
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NBA Cup 2024 groups
The in-season tournament groups are divided into six pools of five divided by conference. Each team will play four total games that count towards the NBA Cup, each game against a franchise in their group.
East A
- New York Knicks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Brooklyn Nets
- Charlotte Hornets
East B
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- Toronto Raptors
- Detroit Pistons
East C
- Boston Celtics
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Chicago Bulls
- Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards
West A
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Sacramento Kings
- Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers
West B
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Utah Jazz
- San Antonio Spurs
West C
- Denver Nuggets
- Dallas Mavericks
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Golden State Warriors
- Memphis Grizzlies
NBA Cup 2024 schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Hawks at Celtics | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Heat at Pistons | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Hornets at Magic | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Knicks at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Raptors at Bucks | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Suns at Jazz | 9 p.m. | Buy now |
| Timberwolves at Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
| Mavericks at Warriors | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
Friday, Nov. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Het at Pacers | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| 76ers at Magic | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Pistons at Raptors | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Lakers at Spurs | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Wizards at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Bulls at Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Nets at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Clippers at Rockets | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Nuggets at Pelicans | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Suns at Thunder | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Timberwolves at Kings | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
| Grizzlies at Warriors | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
Friday, Nov. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Nets at 76ers | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Celtics at Wizards | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Pacers at Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Hawks at Bulls | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Trail Blazers at Rockets | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Warriors at Pelicans | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Mavericks at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
| Kings at Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | Buy now |
Tuesday, Nov. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Bulls at Wizards | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Bucks at Heat | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Rockets at Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Spurs at Jazz | 9 p.m. | Buy now |
| Lakers at Suns | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
Friday, Nov. 29
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Knicks at Hornets | Noon | Buy now |
| Cavaliers at Hawks | 2:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Pelicans at Grizzlies | 5 p.m. | Buy now |
| Clippers at Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Magic at Nets | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Pistons at Pacers | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Raptors at Heat | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Celtics at Bulls | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Kings at Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
| Thunder at Lakers | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
Tuesday, Dec. 3
| Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| 76ers at Hornets | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Wizards at Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Bucks at Pistons | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Pacers at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Magic at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Jazz at Thunder | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Grizzlies at Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | Buy now |
| Spirs at Suns | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
| Rockets at Kings | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
| Warriors at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
| Trail Blazers at Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | Buy now |
Playoffs
| Date | Round | Location | Tickets |
| Tues., Dec. 10 | Quarterfinals | Las Vegas, NV | Buy now |
| Wed., Dec. 11 | Quarterfinals | Las Vegas, NV | Buy now |
| Sat., Dec. 14 | Semifinals | Las Vegas, NV | Buy now |
| Tues., Dec. 17 | Championship | Las Vegas, NV | Buy now |
When is the 2024 NBA schedule release?
The league has yet to announce when its 2024-2025 schedule will be released. However, it will be soon with the in-season tournament official.
For the last two years, the schedule release has been on Aug. 17, so fans should keep an eye out this Saturday.