Who will win the third edition of the Emirates NBA Cup?

Introduced in the 2023-24 campaign as an in-season tournament, the rebranded NBA Cup offers teams and players an extra shot to lift a trophy along with cash bonuses based on performance.

The Los Angeles Lakers won the first ever edition with the LeBron James-Anthony Davis combo, while the Milwaukee Bucks took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in the final last season.

As has become the norm, there will be new team jerseys, fresh colorful courts and a run to the cup final that will be played in Las Vegas.

Here's everything to know about how the tournament works, the schedule and how to watch.

When does the NBA Cup start?

This year's tournament opener will begin on Halloween -- Friday, Oct. 31.

Most group stage games will be p

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