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2024 NBA Cup prize money: How much money do players make for winning the NBA in-season tournament?


Published on 2024-12-15 09:25:18 - Yahoo! Sports
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  • "It's funny, a lot of people say it's the money, and it's not; it's the competition," Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. "Now, the guys who aren't playing, it's the money. You know, I've never been hugged more by our rookies in my life than after that game.

The 2024 NBA Cup will feature a significant prize pool, with each player on the winning team receiving $500,000, while players on the runner-up team will each get $200,000. Additionally, players from teams that lose in the semifinals will earn $100,000 each, and those from teams knocked out in the quarterfinals will receive $50,000 each. This structure aims to incentivize competitive play throughout the tournament. The NBA Cup, which is part of the league's in-season tournament, not only offers financial rewards but also adds an extra layer of excitement and competition to the regular season, with games counting towards the regular season standings except for the Championship game.

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