LAS VEGAS -- The NBA officially unveiled its newly-formed in-season tournament, and the NBA Cup that teams will claim for winning it, at Summer League on Saturday afternoon. The event is the culmination of a vision NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has had for years to bring a European cup-style competition to the league.
"This is a concept that has been rumbling around the league office for around 15 years," Silver said on a special episode of "NBA Today" from "NBA Con" as part of the league's annual coming together in Las Vegas. "We thought what a perfect opportunity for a global league like the NBA, and it's a perfect fit for our game.