The NBA Cup has raised concerns among teams about the impact of its schedule on performance. After winning the tournament, the Los Angeles Lakers struggled significantly, losing 10 of their next 13 games, while the Indiana Pacers also faltered. Coaches Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks and Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder are wary of similar outcomes.

Rivers emphasized the importance of not celebrating the Cup victory excessively, focusing instead on the remaining season. Both coaches called for the league to adjust the schedule to provide teams with adequate rest after participating in the tournament, as current travel demands pose significant challenges.