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NBA Cup 2025-26: James Jones on Young Teams and High Competition
The NBA Cup 2025-26 is an important tournament where teams compete for a big prize.
James Jones, a top NBA official, thinks this year's teams are a great mix of young and experienced players.
He believes the competition is very high and that teams can use the Cup to gain confidence and improve.
The tournament will start with the quarterfinals on December 9, followed by the semifinals on December 13, and the final on December 16 in Las Vegas.
Some teams, like Toronto and the Los Angeles Lakers, have already advanced undefeated, showing how strong the competition is.
NBA Cup 2025-26 features a mix of young and established teams, according to James Jones.
The tournament offers a high-stakes environment that can reshape teams' seasons.
Quarterfinals begin on December 9, with semifinals on December 13 and the final on December 16 in Las Vegas.
Teams like Toronto, Orlando, Oklahoma City, and the Los Angeles Lakers advanced undefeated.
The NBA Cup provides an opportunity for teams to test their depth and develop young talents.
- Who
- NBA Executive Vice President James Jones
- What
- NBA Cup 2025-26 tournament
- Where
- Las Vegas
- When
- Quarterfinals on December 9, Semifinals on December 13, Final on December 16
- Why
- To provide a high-stakes environment for teams to compete and grow
Key facts
- Tournament
- NBA Cup 2025-26
- Quarterfinals
- December 9
- Semifinals
- December 13
- Final
- December 16
- Location
- Las Vegas
- Undefeated Teams
- Toronto, Orlando, Oklahoma City, Los Angeles Lakers
- 3-1 Teams
- Knicks, Spurs, Heat, Suns
Quotes
James Jones
NBA Executive Vice-President and Head of Basketball Operations
“Especially over the last couple of years, you see this ‘emerging vs. established’ dynamic, and the competition is at an all-time high. I’m pretty sure there will be teams, similar to Indiana a few years ago, who use the Cup as a platform, a springboard, giving them the confidence to go compete against the best teams and make a run to the final. That’s the opportunity the Cup presents.”
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“I really like this field of opponents. It’s a strong mix of young teams, established teams, superstar veteran guys and emerging talent.”
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