Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Clippers / Harry How/GettyImages You might think no one plays defense in the NBA anymore — but you'd think wrong. This year specifically, we've seen some ...

All games, with the exception of the championship, count towards the regular-season standings, so it's not simply a bunch of throwaway games. The NBA Cup is a way to reward clubs that get off to ...

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons find themselves in the middle of the wide-open standings and the Cleveland Cavaliers are off to the hottest start in the NBA since the 2015-16 ...

After beating the Bulls at home 144-126, where do things stand in the NBA Cup race for Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs?

so it may make you wonder: do these games count for regular-season standings? Here’s the answer: yes, the NBA Cup games do count for the regular season standings, with one exception! The ...