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NBA unveils bold courts for 2026 NBA Cup games

A quick read on what changed — and what it means for the rotation.

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What happened

The NBA unveiled bold NBA Cup courts for all 30 teams, restoring the tournament’s distinct look for group play, quarterfinals and semifinals.

Cup games begin Oct. 30, and this season’s semifinals shift to higher-seeded home courts before the Finals move to Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

LINEUP CONTEXT

This changes the tournament’s game environment, but not any regular-season rotation plans. The home-court semifinal format and neutral-site Finals could alter travel and venue context once the Cup reaches the knockout rounds.

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