The Emirates NBA Cup, the league's in-season tournament, is back for its second year. The next batch of games tips off Friday night, headlined by a star-studded doubleheader on ESPN. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs host LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the defending NBA Cup champion Los Angeles Lakers. The second showdown features Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies taking on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

Here are key facts about the 2024 event:

How can fans watch the Emirates NBA Cup?

*All times Eastern

Lakers at Spurs - 7:30 p.m. on ESPN

Grizzlies at Warriors - 10 p.m. on ESPN

Coverage begins with "NBA Countdown" at 7 p.m. on ESPN.

Fans can catch all the action in the NBA streaming hub.

How can fans access more NBA coverage from ESPN?

Check out the ESPN NBA hub page for the latest news, in-depth features, schedules, in-season tournament standings and other NBA Cup updates and highlights.