Tournament Reboot: Fixing the NBA Cup

A sharp, data-driven teardown of the Emirates NBA Cup—what’s broken, what fans actually want, and how to reboot the in-season tournament with college giants, G League killers, and a real FA Cup-style format. Blunt insights. Bold solutions. No fluff.

🏆 The Emirates NBA Cup Is a Joke—Here’s How to Save It

Jul 13, 2025

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4 min read

🏆 The Emirates NBA Cup Is a Joke—Here’s How to Save It

And build a real talent engine that improves scouting, fuels the draft, and actually excites fans

Samuel Rogers

Tournament Reboot: Fixing the NBA Cup

🏆 The Emirates NBA Cup Is a Joke—Here’s How to Save It

Blunt Insights

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