Here's what you need to know for the final week of group play, which will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Many fans, and even players, have made it known that they do not care too much about the NBA Cup, but each player on the winning team earns about $500,000. The

Follow along with live updates around the NBA on a three-game Emirates NBA Cup night, highlighted by Clippers-Lakers.

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers have announced their starting fives for their late-night Emirates NBA Cup clash, set to tip off at 8 p.m. PT in Crypto.co

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

The Spurs are 1-1 in NBA Cup play and remain without star big man Victor Wembanyama (calf) and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle (hip flexor). No. 2 overall draft pick Dylan Harper (calf) is questionable after missing the previous 10 games.

The Los Angeles Lakers will host their crosstown would-be nemeses, the LA Clippers, in an Emirates NBA Cup clash at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Tip-off is slated for a late 8 p.m. PT, via Spectrum SportsNet and NBC/Peacock.

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.