A refresher: As Grizz start group play, here’s how NBA Cup works
Memphis Grizzlies players (in an Oct. 31 photo) can earn money incentives based on how far their team advances in the Emirates NBA Cup. (Brandon Dill/AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies’ showdown with the Golden State Warriors on ESPN has a little extra juice on Friday night.
Finally, Memphis is slated to play its first Emirates NBA Cup game.
If you have no idea what that means, don’t worry, you’re probably not alone.
The league launched the in-season tournament last season, with the Lakers taking home the championship. As the second go-around is about to take place, here’s a refresher on how it works.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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