The 2025-2026 NBA season is quickly approaching, and the Emirates NBA Cup will take place sooner than ever before, set to begin Oct. 31 and continue through Nov. 28. Following a recent announcement by the League, the Sixers now know their path in the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, as the NBA revealed each group and the teams that will be battling to make it out of the group stage.
Philadelphia will officially participate in Eastern Conference Group B for this season’s in-season tournament. Their opponents will be the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, and Orlando Magic. The Sixers have been placed in a fairly competitive group with three out of their four opponents making the playoffs last season.
This year marks the third edition of the NBA In-season tournament. Last season, the Sixers went 2-2 in the group stage, and, so far, have yet to make it to the knockout round in the first two iterations. This year, they will be hoping to break through the group stage and make it to Las Vegas for the final.
For the Sixers, this is a chance for them to string together some wins in games that matter more than just regular season games. If they can build momentum with this tournament, maybe it can set the tone of a deep playoff run. Cash and a trophy aren’t bad prizes either.
