Fanatics Sportsbook Launches NBA Cup Promo: Bet $20, Get $350

Fanatics Sportsbook is offering a new user promotion for the launch of the NBA Cup, which begins Friday, October 30th, with 10 games scheduled. New customers can bet $20 and receive $350 in FanCash by using the promo code FOXNEWS350.

The NBA Cup features a unique format where all group stage games count towards both the regular season standings and the tournament. The tournament's knockout rounds will be held in Indianapolis.

Notable Opening Night Matchups

The defending NBA Cup champions, the New York Knicks, open their title defense on the road against Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks, who also won the NBA championship last season, face a competitive East Group B that includes the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Indiana Pacers.

In the Western Conference, a key matchup features Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns hosting Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets. Another high-profile game is the Houston Rockets at the Dallas Mavericks, pitting an efficient scorer in Durant against Luka Dončić, who is leading the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks' group also includes the Nuggets and Suns, making early losses potentially costly.

The late window includes the Los Angeles Lakers facing the Golden State Warriors, with Luka Dončić guiding the Lakers offense and the Warriors looking to measure their rookie Yaxel Lendeborg.

Schedule for Friday, Oct. 30

7:00 p.m. ET Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards

7:30 p.m. ET Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors

8:00 p.m. ET Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves

10:00 p.m. ET Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns

To qualify for the knockout rounds, teams must win their group or secure a wild card spot. This structure emphasizes the importance of every game from the outset of the tournament.