What is the NBA Cup, and how does the NBA Cup work?
What is the NBA Cup, and how does the NBA Cup work?
In today's Locked On Bulls Hits, we're explaining the 2026 NBA Cup in just five minutes, including the tournament rules, group stage, knockout rounds, point differential, championship game, and why Chicago Bulls fans should care!
The NBA Cup is an in-season tournament featuring all 30 NBA teams competing for a separate trophy during the regular season.
But how does a team actually win it?
🏆 What is the NBA Cup?
🏀 How the NBA Cup group stage works
🏀 Why all 30 teams participate
🏀 How teams advance to the knockout rounds
🏀 Why point differential matters
🏀 Where and when the 2026 NBA Cup championship takes place
🏀 How the tournament impacts the NBA regular season
🐂 Why the Chicago Bulls should take the NBA Cup seriously
🐂 What it means for Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and the Bulls' young core
🐂 Chicago's NBA Cup group and opponents
The Chicago Bulls begin NBA Cup group play against the Boston Celtics on October 30, 2026, just four days after suffering a 35-point loss in Boston.
Chicago is part of East Group C, featuring the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards.
While the Bulls are rebuilding, the NBA Cup presents an opportunity for young players like Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis to compete in meaningful games and gain valuable experience.
And with point differential potentially determining which teams advance, every basket could matter!
BULLS NATION: Do you care about the NBA Cup?
And do you think the Chicago Bulls can surprise some teams in this year's tournament?
Let me know in the comments!
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