The NBA’s in-season tournament, now known as the Emirates NBA Cup, returns for its second year in 2024. The tournament starts on November 12 and culminates with the championship game on December 17 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The “Final Four” of the tournament, including the semifinals, will also take place in Las Vegas on December 14 (FOX Sports) (Sporting News).
The tournament format includes all 30 NBA teams divided into six groups of five teams each, based on their previous season’s records. Teams will play four group-stage games, with the group winners and two wild card teams advancing to the knockout rounds. The knockout stage is a single-elimination format leading up to the championship game (FOX Sports).
The prize for the tournament includes a significant financial reward, with $500,000 awarded to each player on the winning team. Additionally, there will be an MVP award and an all-tournament team selected based on performances throughout the tournament (Sporting News).
For fans looking to attend, tickets for the semifinals and championship game are already available, with prices starting at around $100 for the semifinals and $160 for the championship game (Sporting News).