Overview
- ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reports the NBA is considering relocating next season's NBA Cup championship game from Las Vegas.
- In September, the league announced this will be the final season with both semifinals and the championship at a neutral site.
- Neutral-site games in Las Vegas have drawn empty seats across three years and lacked the energy seen in home quarterfinals.
- The in-season event, now in its third year and sponsored by Emirates, has increased early-season attention as intended.
- Players have embraced the format, with more than $500,000 per player for the champions and positive reviews from CJ McCollum.