2024 NBA Cup Prize Money: How Much Do Players Earn for Winning?
Players in the NBA Cup can earn significant prize money, with champions taking home over half a million dollars each for their victory.
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LAS VEGAS — “Just give me my money!”
That’s what Jalen Williams from Oklahoma City shouted right after his team knocked out the Rockets in the NBA Cup semifinals. And guess what? He’s about to cash in.
So, how much are we talking about? Each player on the winning team will snag over half a million bucks. Here’s the scoop on the payouts:
• NBA Cup champion: $514,971
• Player on the losing team in the championship: $205,988
• Players on losing teams in the semifinals: $102,944
• Players on losing teams in the quarterfinals: $51,497
Coaches often downplay the cash as a motivator, but let’s be real, it’s hard to ignore. Bucks coach Doc Rivers joked about it, saying, “It’s the competition, not the money.” But he also noted that the rookies were all over him after the game, celebrating like it was the Super Bowl.
Players, on the other hand, are pretty straightforward. Jalen Williams mentioned that the NBA Cup has a unique vibe that amps up the competition, and yeah, the money definitely adds to it. “Everybody wants free money,” he said. Another player summed it up nicely: “Money is money.”
And you better believe they’re all in it to win it.