NBA-Pokal

Während sich die NBA-Besitzer darauf vorbereiten, nächste Woche über die Expansion nach Seattle und Las Vegas abzustimmen - das Debüt ist für 2028-29 geplant, und die offizielle Abstimmung über die Franchise wird wahrscheinlich im Juli stattfinden -, öffnet der Schritt auf 32 Teams die Tür für eine Überarbeitung des NBA-Cups. Ein komplettes Einzelausscheidungsformat, ähnlich wie beim March Madness, könnte die derzeitige verwirrende Gruppenphase ersetzen und das Engagement der Fans steigern.

11. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

In the same WFAN interview where MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred outlined realignment and broader schedule tweaks, he detailed discussions on an in-season tournament like the NBA Cup. The idea could split the season or cut regular-season games but grapples with baseball's logistical, traditional, and statistical challenges.

The Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks moved up in the latest NBA power rankings following strong performances, while the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics dropped. Trade season officially opens on Monday, allowing deals for many offseason signings, as the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs prepare for the Emirates NBA Cup final.

15. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

Franz Wagner faces 2-6 weeks out with a high ankle sprain and Jalen Suggs' hip injury requires further testing after Orlando's 132-120 NBA Cup semifinal defeat to the Knicks. Paolo Banchero, back from a 10-game groin absence, went 0-for-7 from 3-point range as the Magic eye their next steps.

The Emirates NBA Cup 2025 semifinals take place Saturday in Las Vegas, featuring the New York Knicks against the Orlando Magic and the San Antonio Spurs versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. The winners advance to the championship on December 16, with $500,000 prize money per player on the line for the victors. All four teams arrived in Vegas on Thursday, practicing and meeting the media Friday ahead of the matchups on Prime Video.

12. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

In the Western Conference NBA Cup quarterfinals (as previewed in our full recap), the Thunder demolished the Suns 138-89 by a Cup-record 49 points (max lead 53), while the Spurs edged the Lakers 132-119 behind Castle and Smart. Both share insights ahead of their semifinal clash.