All 30 teams have been randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2024-25 regular season. Beginning Oct. 31 and continuing through Nov. 28, each team will play four Group Play games on designated “Cup Nights” – one game against each opponent in its group, with two games at home and two on the road.

Defending NBA Cup champion Milwaukee will play its group-stage games in this season's tournament against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami, the league announced Wednesday.