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NBA Cup rankings feature top players like Antetokounmpo and Gilgeous-Alexander

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 12:42 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

NBA Cup rankings feature top players like Antetokounmpo and Gilgeous-Alexander

Summary

HoopsHype has ranked the top players in the short history of the NBA Cup, highlighting Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Luka Doncic among the best. Antetokounmpo leads with impressive averages of 30.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. Gilgeous-Alexander is recognized for his scoring prowess and outstanding defense, despite not yet winning a Cup. Doncic ranks third, holding the highest points-per-game average but has yet to progress beyond the quarterfinals. The competition began its fourth edition today.

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By the Numbers

•NBA Cup origins trace back three years as the In-Season Tournament.
•Antetokounmpo won the NBA Cup MVP leading the Bucks to the 2025 title.
•Gilgeous-Alexander ranks second in NBA Cup points per game, first in steals.
•Doncic holds the highest scoring average despite quarterfinal exits.
•NBA Cup action continues as the competition enters its fourth edition today.

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HoopsHype ranks the best players in the short history of the NBA Cup, a list featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic.
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