The NBA Cup, also known as the Emirates Cup, opens tonight with the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Lakers in a matchup. The game will mark the third season of this relatively new format introduced in the NBA. Viewership for the opening night last season showed a massive year-over-year jump from its 2023 debut.

The Los Angeles Lakers were crowned the inaugural champions in 2023, followed by the Milwaukee Bucks’ triumph in 2024-25. Now, as the 2025-26 edition tips off, many teams would want to rise next? But what do the predictions say? Let’s start by diving into the NBA cup first.

What is the NBA Cup and How does it work?

The NBA Cup is the league’s official in-season tournament, starting in 2023 . Commissioner Adam Silver described it as a way to bring excitement to the long regular

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