The Rockets will be in the Western Conference's Group C along with the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs. The Warriors defeated the Rockets in a seven-game series in the first round of the playoffs last spring.

The Spurs’ performance in the NBA Cup has been ever-increasing. After going 0-4 in the tournament in its 2023 group (against Oklahoma City, Golden State, Minnesota and Sacramento), San Antonio went 2-2 against the Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz.

The groups are as follows: West Group A: Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz West Group B: Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans