The league unveiled the groups for the third year of the tournament, which tips off on Oct. 31. Group play continues through Nov. 28.

The Brooklyn Nets will be participating in the NBA Cup, along with the other 29 teams, again in the 2025-26 season. Here's what you need to know.

Group Play games in the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 will take place on "Cup Nights" from Oct. 31 – Nov. 28. Each team will play one game against each of the four opponents in its group. The six group winners and one wild card from each conference will advance to the… pic.twitter.com/KWFelLAeFN

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens says it is "unlikely" that Al Horford will return to Boston next season.

Horford is considering his options, including retirement, reports Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. “Horford’s future remains unclear. A league source said Monday that Horford is taking his time while assessing offers from multiple teams but added that the 39-year-old is considering retirement,

The Milwaukee Bucks recently waived Damian Lillard; therefore, he's free to join any team in the NBA, and the Celtics are reported to hold legitimate interest. Currently, the Celtics fan base appears divided on whether Boston should target Lillard.

"If he's available on the cheap, which I believe he will be to whatever team signs him to his next deal, absolutely, I think they should consider pursuing him." The post NBA insider maps out why Celtics should pursue Damian Lillard appeared first on Boston.