The 2025 Emirates NBA Cup’s first stage is nearly complete. This week, NBA teams around the league will compete in their final group stage games. Once it’s all

Brandon Ingram hit a game-winner to lift the Raptors over the Pacers, extending their winning streak to nine games. Enjoy the best of Wednesday’s 9-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.

The Thunder and Phoenix Suns meet Friday in Oklahoma City in the deciding game in West Group A action of the NBA Cup.

Lakers big man Deandre Ayton appeared on the team’s injury report ahead of their NBA Cup game against the Mavericks.

The Cleveland Cavaliers can advance in the NBA Cup despite their loss to the Toronto Raptors in group play. They are currently holding the Eastern Conference wildcard spot heading into the final day of group stage action on Friday. But a lot can change between now and the end of play on Friday.

This week's Cup schedule is loaded with playoff rematches and style clashes, featuring the defending champs and the current leading scorer.

The NBA Cup has returned for its third season, bringing back group play, point-differential stakes, and early-season knockout drama. Introduced two years ago to

When the Denver Nuggets host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, the winner will capture West Group C and advance to the Cup quarterfinals while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament. Although it's not for a NBA title, getting a win in the regular-season standings and staying alive for the Cup are motivating factors.