by [Matthew Seeman](https://news3lv.com/station/people/matthew-seeman)
Tue, December 16, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Updated Tue, December 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 13: Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks reaches of the rebound as Tristan da Silva #23 of the Orlando Magic looks on during a game at T-Mobile Arena on December 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kirby Lee - Pool/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Big changes could be on the way for the Emirates NBA Cup after the New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.
The NBA is considering pulling the in-season tournament's championship game out of Las Vegas, according to multiple reports.
T-Mobile Arena has hosted the semifinals and final since its launch in 2023, but ESPN reports that some parties are underwhelmed by the lack of enthusiasm at the neutral site.
Back in September, the NBA announced that the semifinals would be played at home courts starting in 2026.
ESPN reported Monday that the league is now considering moving the championship game as well.
The NBA and Amazon Prime Video, the broadcast partner for Cup games, still want the title matchup played at a neutral site and are discussing other locations, according to The Athletic.
Commissioner Adam Silver is scheduled to host a press conference ahead of Tuesday's championship game.
Silver has in the past **[referred to Las Vegas as the league's 31st franchise](https://news3lv.com/news/local/nba-still-exploring-expansion-commissioner-adam-silver-las-vegas-seattle-sports-basketball-franchise-owner-nevada-summer-league),** citing the Cup and the annual NBA Summer League, even as the league explores potential expansion options.