This week's Cup schedule is loaded with playoff rematches and style clashes, featuring the defending champs and the current leading scorer.

Luka Doncic had 43 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, and LeBron James added 25 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth consecutive victory, 135-118 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night.

Luka Doncic was not pleased by the special NBA Cup court at the Los Angeles Lakers' downtown arena, calling it “slippery” and "dangerous." The Slovenian superstar was much happier about the Lakers' togetherness and toughness after Jaxson Hayes stuck up for him in his latest confrontation with nemesis Kris Dunn — and he plans to pay Hayes' fine for the resulting technical foul.

The Toronto Raptors became the first team to clinch the next round of NBA Cup play on Friday, via a dominant 140-110 win over the Washington Wizards. The win improved their record in group play to 3-0, with an East-best plus-53 point differential.

DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings will try to build on a two-game win streak when they host the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night for an NBA Cup group match.

Oklahoma City has arguably the best home-court advantage in the league, and that could easily come into play during its NBA Cup run. On Wednesday night, the Thu

As the Heat face the Bucks in a key NBA Cup matchup, the team's injury report features some key upgrades for the contest. The Philadelphia 76ers discuss the biggest challenges the Orlando Magic present before their NBA Cup matchup on Tuesday.