All 30 teams have been randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2024-25 regular season. Beginning Oct. 31 and continuing through Nov. 28, each team will play four Group Play games on designated “Cup Nights” – one game against each opponent in its group, with two games at home and two on the road.

The crosstown rivals are in West Group B for the third In-Season Tournament, along with the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans.

Find out which other teams will be in West Group B along with the Lakers for this coming season's Emirates NBA Cup.

Devin Booker landed another bag. The Phoenix Suns superstar signed a two-year, $145 million max extension with the team on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, keeping him under contract through the 2029-30 season.

Two people with knowledge of the contract say the Phoenix Suns have signed star guard Devin Booker to a two-year, $145 max contract extension

Owner Mat Ishbia made it clear that Phoenix planned to build around Booker, a four-time All-Star who remains in his prime.

K Games announced Wednesday that NBA 2K26 will feature Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony on special edition covers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't the only basketball star who will grace the cover of an NBA 2K26 game this year.

NBA 2K26 will be released Sept. 5, and Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony will be featured on special-edition covers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover athlete for the standard edition.

League Hits Las Vegas, With Flagg Vs. Bronny as Thursday's Day 1 Centerpiece Opening night at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has turned into an annual spectacle, and this year will be no different. Cooper Flagg's debut is coming — against Bronny James,

Opening night at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has turned into an annual, expensive spectacle, and Cooper Flagg's debut will be no different.