NBA In-Season Tournament rules, dates, pools, bracket
There will be NBA basketball played in Las Vegas this year, and no, we’re not talking about Summer League. The In-Season Tournament will debut in the 2023-24 season, and the New York Knicks could be the first team to win the NBA Cup.
Because the In-Season Tournament is a new concept, there are rightfully a lot of questions about what it is.
Where will the NBA In-Season Tournament be held?
Group stage games and the quarterfinals will be held at team arenas. The semifinals and championship will be in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, home of the Aces and Golden Knights.
What is the full bracket for the NBA In-Season Tournament?
Here’s the full NBA In-Season Tournament schedule for all 30 teams.
What In-Season Tournament group are the Knicks in?
New York is in East Group B with Milwaukee, Miami, Washington, and Charlotte.
What is the Knicks’ In-Season Tournament schedule?
The NBA In-Season Tournament will start on Nov. 3 and end on Dec. 9. Here’s a look at New York’s group schedule:
- Friday, Nov. 3: New York at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Friday, Nov. 17: New York at Washington, 7 p.m. ET
- Friday, Nov. 24: Miami at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Tuesday, Nov. 28: Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET
If the Knicks advance past the group stage, the team will play in the quarterfinals (Dec. 4-5). The semifinals will be held on Dec. 7, and the championship on Dec. 9.
What are the In-Season Tournament knockout rounds?
The knockout rounds are single-elimination games and consist of the quarterfinals and semifinals. The winners of the semifinals matchups will clash in the championship.
NBA In-Season Tournament Prize Pool: How much do the winners get?
Along with bragging rights and the NBA Cup, each player on the winning team will receive $500,000.
How to stream the In-Season Tournament
The NBA announced the broadcast schedule on Aug. 15, and New York’s schedule is as follows:
- Friday, Nov. 3: ESPN
- Friday, Nov. 17: NBA League Pass
- Friday, Nov. 24: ESPN
- Tuesday, Nov. 28: NBA League Pass
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