The NBA has announced the group draw for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, which will feature all 30 NBA teams divided into six groups of five teams each, based on their 2024-25 regular season win-loss records. The group stage will begin on October 31 and run through November 28, with eight teams advancing to the knockout rounds. The semifinals and championship game are scheduled to be held in Las Vegas on December 13 and 16, respectively. Notably, East Group A includes the 2023 Emirates NBA Cup finalists and the 2025 Eastern Conference champions, making it a highly competitive group. The Western Conference groups have also been released, and the tournament will be broadcast on Prime. Teams such as the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz have been highlighted in various groups. The tournament marks the third edition of the Emirates NBA Cup, aiming to crown a single champion after group play and knockout rounds.