The NBA announced the groups for the Emirates NBA Cup 2025, the league's annual in-season tournament, on Wednesday, July 9.

The NBA released the six, five-team groups for the third annual 2025 NBA Cup, which will tip-off on October 31. The world champion Oklahoma City Thunder are in West Group A, along with Western Conference finalist Minnesota,

Breaking: Oklahoma City Thunder star and NBA champion Chet Holmgren has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $250 million, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/PsdxZq275C

The Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly agreed to a rookie max extension with star center Chet Holmgren following the team's victory in the 2025 NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City has agreed to a five-year contract extension with Chet Holmgren that could reach $250 million, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania. The 23-year-old played a key role in the Thunder’s championship this season and will now sign the coveted rookie maximum extension.

Alexander has been named the cover athlete for the upcoming NBA 2K26 video game, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania.Gilgeous-Alexander has earned the honor after winning league MVP and his first career championship last month with the Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the cover star for the NBA 2K26 Standard Edition, but he's got good company in the form of Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony, who will decorate the WNBA and Superstar Editions of the game.