The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup has reached the knockout stage with eight teams set to battle in the quarterfinals of the tournament on Tuesday and Wednesday. Who will survive the single-elimination bracket and be crowned this year's champ? Our writers weigh in.
1. The NBA Cup is _________.
Kevin O'Connor: An upgrade over the standard regular season. While I understand the criticisms, they pale in comparison to the rather vapid nature of the season from October until Christmas. The NBA needs to do something to make all of these other games feel more important.