The 2024 NBA Cup schedules are released. Play starts on November 12, 2024. The tournament is rebranded officially as the Emirates NBA Cup this season, and it is set up slightly differently than what we saw in 2023. NBA fans get to enjoy group-play games on Tuesday and Friday nights running through December 3rd, 2024. Then, we move to the knockout phase of Cup Play between the 10th and 17th this season.
2024 NBA Cup Schedule – TV Broadcasts
The 2024 NBA Cup schedule takes place on Tuesday and Fridays between November 12th and December 3rd, 2024 for Group play. On these nights, we get to see 14 of the games shown on ESPN and TNT networks. For those who get NBA TV, they will also show three games during the Group stage of play.
NBA Cup Group Assignments (2024)
The NBA Cup group assignments for 2024 were held by a drawing by the NBA. We get three groups in each conference. Five teams per group. The teams get seeded based on how they performed in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
Eastern Conference | ||
East Group A | East Group B | East Group C |
(1) New York | (1) Milwaukee | (1) Boston |
(2) Orlando | (2) Indiana | (2) Cleveland |
(3) Philadelphia | (3) Miami | (3) Chicago |
(4) Brooklyn | (4) Toronto | (4) Atlanta |
(5) Charlotte | (5) Detroit | (5) Washington |
Western Conference | ||
West Group A | West Group B | West Group C |
(1) Minnesota | (1) Oklahoma City | (1) Denver |
(2) LA Clippers | (2) Phoenix | (2) Dallas |
(3) Sacramento | (3) L.A. Lakers | (3) New Orleans |
(4) Houston | (4) Utah | (4) Golden State |
(5) Portland | (5) San Antonio | (5) Memphis |
NBA Cup Schedule – 2024
The NBA Cup schedule in 2024 begins with Group Play. Previously branded as the in-season tournament, the format is setup a bit differently this season. All of the tip-off times and TV assignments are listed for you below. Double check on game day for any last minute changes by the NBA. The times are all listed in US Eastern Time.
2024 NBA Cup Schedule – Group Play
In the 2024 NBA Cup Group Play, all 30 teams will each compete in four games—two at home and two on the road—against teams in their respective groups, organized according to their 2023-24 season records. Fans can look forward to standout matchups like the Philadelphia 76ers facing off with the New York Knicks, as well as a thrilling game between the defending champion Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors. Networks like TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV will extensively cover these games, allowing viewers to catch the season’s early action and stay updated on their favorite teams.
Tuesday, Nov. 12 |
East Group C: Hawks vs. Celtics (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group B: Heat vs. Pistons (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group A: Hornets vs. Magic (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group A: Knicks vs. 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT) |
East Group B: Raptors vs. Bucks (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Suns vs. Jazz (9 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Mavericks vs. Warriors (10 p.m. ET, TNT) |
West Group A: Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers (10 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
For those following closely, knowing sports tips around Group Play performance trends, like home-court advantages and previous season records, can add a layer of insight to predictions or betting strategies. Especially since the championship is being played in Las Vegas.
Friday, Nov. 15 |
East Group B: Heat vs. Pacers (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group A: 76ers vs. Magic (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group B: Pistons vs. Raptors (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group C: Wizards vs. Hawks (7:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group C: Bulls vs. Cavaliers (7:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group A: Nets vs. Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Lakers vs. Spurs (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) |
West Group A: Clippers vs. Rockets (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Nuggets vs. Pelicans (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Suns vs. Thunder (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Grizzlies vs. Warriors (10 p.m. ET, ESPN) |
West Group A: Timberwolves vs. Kings (10 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
Tuesday, Nov. 19 |
East Group C: Cavaliers vs. Celtics (7 p.m. ET, TNT) |
East Group A: Hornets vs. Nets (7:30 ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Nuggets vs. Grizzlies (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Pelicans vs. Mavericks (8:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Thunder vs. Spurs (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT) |
West Group B: Jazz vs. Lakers (10:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
Friday, Nov. 22 |
East Group A: Nets vs. 76ers (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group C: Celtics vs. Wizards (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group B: Pacers vs. Bucks (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) |
East Group C: Hawks vs. Bulls (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group A: Trail Blazers vs. Rockets (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Warriors vs. Pelicans (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Mavericks vs. Nuggets (10 p.m. ET, ESPN) |
West Group A: Kings vs. Clippers (10:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
2024 NBA Cup Schedule – Group Play (Nov 26-Dec 3)
Tuesday, Nov. 26 |
East Group C: Bulls vs. Wizards (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group B: Bucks vs. Heat (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT) |
West Group A: Rockets vs. Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Spurs vs. Jazz (9 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Lakers vs. Suns (10 p.m. ET, TNT) |
Friday, Nov. 29 |
East Group A: Knicks vs. Hornets (Noon ET, NBA TV) |
East Group C: Cavaliers vs. Hawks (2:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV) |
West Group C: Pelicans vs. Grizzlies (5 p.m. ET, NBA TV) |
East Group A: Magic vs. Nets (7:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group A: Clippers vs. Timberwolves (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) |
East Group B: Pistons vs. Pacers (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group B: Raptors vs. Heat (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group C: Celtics vs. Bulls (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Thunder vs. Lakers (10 p.m. ET, ESPN) |
West Group A: Kings vs. Trail Blazers (10 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
Tuesday, Dec. 3 |
East Group A: 76ers vs. Hornets (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group C: Wizards vs. Cavaliers (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group B: Bucks vs. Pistons (7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
East Group A: Magic vs. Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT) |
East Group B: Pacers vs. Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Jazz vs. Thunder (8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Grizzlies vs. Mavericks (8:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group B: Spurs vs. Suns (9 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group C: Warriors vs. Nuggets (10 p.m. ET, TNT) |
West Group A: Rockets vs. Kings (10 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
West Group A: Trail Blazers vs. Clippers (10:30 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) |
2024 NBA Cup Schedule – Knockout Round
Following the four-game group stage, the top team from each group and one additional wild-card team per conference advance, forming the final eight teams. These quarterfinal matchups, hosted by the team with the best group record, set the stage for high-stakes games beginning on December 10. The semifinalists and finalists then head to Las Vegas for the culminating games at the T-Mobile Arena on December 14 and 17, respectively, enhancing the fan experience with this season’s unique in-season tournament format. The knockout round of play takes the group winners + 1 for each conference and moves to single elimination play. Teams that make the semifinals and championship game will play in Las Vegas.
2024 NBA Cup Quarterfinals Schedule
- Tuesday, Dec. 10
- Wednesday, Dec. 11
2024 NBA Cup Semifinals Schedule
- Dec. 14 (Las Vegas)
2024 NBA Cup Championship Schedule
- Dec. 17 (Last Vegas)
Printable NBA Cup Bracket
We have a blank, printable NBA Cup bracket for you for 2024. The bracket is posted in PDF format for you, and it is free to use as you deem fit. The bracket is setup similar to what you see in the Elite Eight for March Madness. The biggest difference is each conference being split up into its own mini-four team bracket. You can checkout the 2023 in-season tournament schedule and bracket here.