Two-way players Ron Harper Jr., Max Shulga and Amari Williams, and returning players Jalen Bridges, Hason Ward and Kameron Warrens are among 13 players on the opening night roster for the Maine Celtics, who begin their NBA G League season Friday with a road game against the Greensboro Swarm.

The Bulls are back! Josh Giddey is on his way to becoming a first-time All-Star. Nikola Vucevic continues to fight back Father Time. Matas Buzelis is one of the best sophomores in the league. Chicago is a balanced team that is wearing opponents down with pace and depth.

The Nets won't play on the Cup's opening day, but the in-season tournament could be a path to improvement in Brooklyn.

The 2025 NBA Cup — the league’s third iteration of the in-season tournament that launched in 2023 — kicks off Friday night with the first games of group play. The Celtics are in Group B along with the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets, and began the group stage Friday night with a 109-108 win over the Sixers.

Tune the channel to NBC Sports Philadelphia or the YES Network (both locally) at 6:00 p.m. ET to catch the exciting matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets. Live stream the 76ers vs. Nets game for free on NBC Sports Philadelphia, YES Network with Fubo: Start your subscription now!

Here is an updated look at the NBA Cup standings for Group B after the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Boston Celtics at home.

The 76ers will be down a pair of rotation players as they face the Celtics at 7 p.m. Friday from Philadelphia. Paul George (left knee surgery) and Jared McCain (right thumb surgery) are both out for Friday’s contest as they have yet to play this season.

The NBA reviewed the footage and on Sunday announced a $50,000 fine for Embiid, per the league’s Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, James Jones. It’s unclear who the gesture was directed toward.

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