2026 Emirates NBA Cup Groups And Key Changes

The Los Angeles Lakers made history during the 2023-24 season by becoming the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament Champions. While the tournament was met with some criticism, it has brought excitement to the early part of the regular season that was not previously there.
The league made some changes going into the tournament’s second season, rebranding it as the Emirates NBA Cup. The Lakers have been unable to replicate their success in the two seasons since the change, with the Milwaukee