NBA Cup 2024: Court Designs, Team Motivations, and Future Prospects
The NBA has unveiled new court designs for the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup, with each team's court ranked by The Athletic's writers. The designs, created by artist Victor Solomon, feature unique elements reflecting each team's identity. The Los Angeles Lakers' court, showcasing a city skyline and championship stars, topped the rankings, while the New Orleans Pelicans' design was rated lowest. The tournament, rebranded from the In-Season Tournament, begins with group play on November 7 and concludes with the championship game on December 17.