The Emirates NBA Cup is back for its third season, but the first two seasons of its existence weren't kind to the Memphis Grizzlies. They enter this season with a record of 1-7 in their eight NBA Cup games, but appear to be set up for success in their third campaign.
Their group play games will be against familiar foes from their last two groups, with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and New Orleans Pelicans on the schedule. Their only victory in the NBA Cup came against the Pelicans last season, but they lost to the Mavericks in the same season and the Lakers in 2023.