Nets learn Emirates NBA Cup group as tournament opens Oct. 30

Brooklyn's group-stage path is now set.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 11 min read

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What happened: The Brooklyn Nets have their Emirates NBA Cup group after the 2026 draw, which sorted all 30 teams into groups of five within their own conference. Group play tips off October 30 as part of the in-season tournament schedule.

Why it matters: The NBA Cup gives every team early-season stakes, with a knockout-round berth on the line before the calendar even turns. For Brooklyn, the group draw sets the first measuring stick of the 2026-27 season and a shot at reaching the tournament's advancing field.

By the numbers: Format: 30 teams split into six groups of five, seeded within each conference; eight teams advance to the single-elimination knockout rounds. Group-stage games begin October 30, 2026.

What to watch: Watch for the full group schedule and Brooklyn's tournament opener once the Cup gets underway on October 30.

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