Nets examine tough 2026 NBA Cup group following construction announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets learned their opponents for the 2026 NBA Cup, being grouped with the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, and Milwaukee Bucks. Brooklyn enters this round with the worst record compared to the others last season. Detroit leads the group, while Milwaukee is adjusting after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The Nets have made offseason moves, including acquiring Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves. They aim to compete despite expectations of a challenging slate.
- •Nets are in East Group A for the 2026 NBA Cup.
- •Brooklyn had the worst record in their group last season.
- •Pistons are expected to lead the group again.
- •Nets acquired Julio Randle and signed Keon Ellis and Mo Wagner.
- •Group matches start with preseason leading into the NBA season.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Nets may have gotten lucky with construction of 2026 NBA Cup group
"The Brooklyn Nets have long known who they will be facing as part of the 2026 NBA Cup, but they may have gotten lucky to be in their current group.
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