NBA Reveals In-Season Tournament Format and Groups

The NBA has officially unveiled the format and groups for its new in-season tournament, called the NBA Cup. The tournament will feature six five-team groups, with teams selected through a World Cup-style draw process. The group stage will consist of four games, followed by knockout rounds. The winner of each group and the highest-finishing team that didn't win a group will advance to the quarterfinals. The tournament will culminate in a championship game, with players on the winning team taking home $500,000. The NBA hopes that the tournament will become an integral part of the league's calendar.