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Earlier today, the six groups for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup were revealed, setting the stage for the third installment of the NBA’s annual in-season competition. Each group is comprised of five teams from the same conference, randomly drawn based on win-loss records from the 2024-25 season.

The trio will share a cover for NBA 2K26’s “Leave No Doubt” Edition, a special release, in addition to having their own individual covers.

Ingrained in T.J. McConnell’s path to the NBA Finals was a strong work ethic. The mindset allowed him to shine on basketball’s brightest stage last month.

In last year's tournament, it was the Thunder who wound up making their way to the final game of the NBA Cup, yet fell to the Milwaukee Bucks for who would eventually be crowned champions, and now with a title under their belt, perhaps Oklahoma City could have that extra edge to take home the hardware this season.

Nearly two weeks after Oklahoma City ascended to the NBA throne, a slew of big names have switched teams in trades.