Defending NBA Cup champions Milwaukee will be up against New York, Chicago, Charlotte and Miami in the group stage of the next in-season tournament, the league announced on Wednesday. The NBA Cup was introduced during the 2023-24 season after years of discussion of an in-season tournament to add interest to the early months of the season.

There are still teams who eagerly await the day when Giannis Antetokounmpo may request a trade away from the Milwaukee Bucks. The New York Knicks should be near the top of that list. The Knicks are being given a golden opportunity for the 2025-26 season.