{"id":933514,"date":"2026-10-15T04:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/933514\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T04:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:11:00","slug":"nba-reveals-new-team-specific-court-designs-for-2026-emirates-nba-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/933514\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Reveals New Team-Specific Court Designs For 2026 Emirates NBA Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The NBA this week revealed the 30 team-specific courts for the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup<\/a>, which tips off with Group Play games on Oct. 30 and culminates with the championship at the iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 11.<\/p>\n

The courts, which were once again designed by artist Victor Solomon, feature a fully painted hardwood that contrasts with each team\u2019s Statement Edition uniform that will be worn by the home team throughout the tournament<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The NBA Cup trophy remains the focal point of the court design, as it sits at midcourt behind the team\u2019s primary icon<\/a> and in the lanes, while an oversized, sublimated team wordmark is mirrored on both sides of the court.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This detail was inspired by Nike\u2019s new Standard Issue Collection, which includes new on-court apparel inspired by modern hoopers, movies, gaming and fashion, as well as the new Specter Edition uniforms that will be worn by the league\u2019s eight-oldest franchises<\/a> this season.<\/p>\n

The @emirates<\/a> NBA Cup 2026 Group Draw results!<\/p>\n

Starting October 30, all 30 teams will compete for the Emirates NBA Cup with 8 teams advancing out of groups into the knockout rounds, with the Championship held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, December 11! pic.twitter.com\/OiBSSVkxpm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) July 1, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the contrasting apron features the team\u2019s city, state, regional moniker, nickname or full name<\/a> along the baselines, while the tournament\u2019s new tagline \u2013 \u201c30 Teams. 8 Advance. 1 Champion.\u201d \u2013 was added inside the three-point lines.<\/p>\n

Smaller details include another team-specific graphic, phrase or pattern<\/a> along the bottom sideline and the year engraved into the trophy at\u00a0midcourt for previous tournament winners, including the Los Angeles Lakers (2023), Milwaukee Bucks (2024) and New York Knicks (2025).<\/p>\n

As mentioned, Group Play will begin on Oct. 30 and will continue with four \u201cCup Nights\u201d through Nov. 27. Eight teams will advance to the Knockout Rounds, which will be played in team markets until the championship round, which was previously held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

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Photos courtesy of @NBA on X\/Twitter.<\/p>\n