All 30 teams have been randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2024-25 regular season. Beginning Oct. 31 and continuing through Nov. 28, each team will play four Group Play games on designated “Cup Nights” – one game against each opponent in its group, with two games at home and two on the road.

Full schedules will be announced in August, coinciding with the rest of the NBA’s schedule rollout for the 2025-26 season. East Group A — Cleveland, Indiana, Atlanta, Toronto, Washington. East Group B — Boston, Detroit, Orlando, Brooklyn, Philadelphia. East Group C — Milwaukee, New York, Chicago, Miami, Charlotte.