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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 30: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks in action against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden on November 30, 2022 in New York City. The Bucks defeated the Knicks 109-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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NBA In-Season Tournament rules, dates, pools, bracket

by Jordanna Clark

There will be NBA basketball played in Las Vegas this year, and no, we’re not talking about Summer League. The In-Season Tournament will debut in the 2023-24 season, and the New York Knicks could be the first team to win the NBA Cup.

Because the In-Season Tournament is a new concept, there are rightfully a lot of questions about what it is.

Where will the NBA In-Season Tournament be held?

Group stage games and the quarterfinals will be held at team arenas. The semifinals and championship will be in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, home of the Aces and Golden Knights.

What is the full bracket for the NBA In-Season Tournament?

Here’s the full NBA In-Season Tournament schedule for all 30 teams.

What In-Season Tournament group are the Knicks in?

New York is in East Group B with Milwaukee, Miami, Washington, and Charlotte.

What is the Knicks’ In-Season Tournament schedule?

The NBA In-Season Tournament will start on Nov. 3 and end on Dec. 9. Here’s a look at New York’s group schedule:

  • Friday, Nov. 3: New York at Milwaukee, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Friday, Nov. 17: New York at Washington, 7 p.m. ET
  • Friday, Nov. 24: Miami at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Tuesday, Nov. 28: Charlotte at New York, 7:30 p.m. ET

If the Knicks advance past the group stage, the team will play in the quarterfinals (Dec. 4-5). The semifinals will be held on Dec. 7, and the championship on Dec. 9.

What are the In-Season Tournament knockout rounds?

The knockout rounds are single-elimination games and consist of the quarterfinals and semifinals. The winners of the semifinals matchups will clash in the championship.

NBA In-Season Tournament Prize Pool: How much do the winners get?

Along with bragging rights and the NBA Cup, each player on the winning team will receive $500,000.

How to stream the In-Season Tournament

The NBA announced the broadcast schedule on Aug. 15, and New York’s schedule is as follows:

  • Friday, Nov. 3: ESPN
  • Friday, Nov. 17: NBA League Pass
  • Friday, Nov. 24: ESPN
  • Tuesday, Nov. 28: NBA League Pass

To learn more about NBA League Pass, click here.