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NBA Reveals 2026-27 In-Season Tournament Groups and College Venue for Final
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First reported by N12 · Jul 1, 2026
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The NBA revealed the groups for its 2026-27 in-season tournament, featuring a key matchup between Deni Avdija's Portland and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio. The final will be held at Indiana's Hinkle Fieldhouse in December, marking the tournament's fourth season.
- 01NBA reveals 2026-27 in-season tournament groups with key Avdija vs. Wembanyama matchup.
- 02Western and Eastern Conference teams divided into three groups each for the tournament.
- 03Brooklyn faces Toronto, featuring Kawhi Leonard; Sacramento may face Avdija if Sharpe stays.
- 04This is the tournament's fourth season; past winners include Lakers, Bucks, and Knicks.
- 05Final scheduled for December 11-12 at Indiana's Hinkle Fieldhouse, a historic college arena.
- 06Previous finals were held in Las Vegas at the larger T-Mobile Arena.
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