The NBA Cup jerseys for all 30 NBA groups have been unveiled early final week. Whereas some groups are already doomed of their quest to earn the trophy in Las Vegas subsequent month, there are 5 groups that may a minimum of take dwelling the very significant comfort prize: my approval of their particular jersey.
In case you’re one in every of these groups, congratulations. In case you’re not, perhaps name Nike and inform them to do higher, as a result of successful the NBA Cup in a mediocre (and even ugly) jersey is a predicament no crew desires to be in.
1. Indiana Pacers
It’s a disgrace the Pacers are off to the worst begin in franchise historical past, as a result of which means the very best NBA Cup jerseys of the bunch most likely received’t be showcased as a lot as they need to be this season.
Indiana Pacers 25-26′ Metropolis Version: a daring white-and-royal remix of basic ’70s, 80’s and ’90s vibes, honoring legends and hyping the long run.
Accessible now: https://t.co/k6UbKZ7k6d pic.twitter.com/iHRLHYqQC0
— Pacers Staff Retailer (@PacersTeamStore) November 11, 2025
The white base is a pleasant change of tempo amongst the entire strong coloration jerseys on this 12 months’s lineup, and the retro font and blocking is the right callback to one of the crucial nostalgic seems to be in NBA historical past with a contemporary twist.
Hopefully, they carry these uniforms again sooner or later, when Tyrese Haliburton is wholesome and the crew really has one thing significant to play for.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
You’ll discover a theme in these high three picks. I’m nothing if not a sucker for nostalgia. Whereas these aren’t essentially a full Eighties redux just like the Pacers’ jerseys are, the font and orange base is a refreshing reminder of the basic orange jerseys of the Mark Value and Brad Daugherty period.
🚨Right here is the retail model of the Cavs metropolis version jersey for the 2025-26 season🚨
The softness of the orange is de facto chatting with me#LetEmKnow
(through @itstheshorts and @jerseyarchive) pic.twitter.com/SjNhYJfusX
— Jaylon Tyson Fan Membership (@IsaacOkoroFan) November 6, 2025
The Cavaliers went with a lighter creamsicle font on these jerseys that works rather well with the yellow accents on the shoulders, and the block numbers are substantial with out being overbearing. If you mix this with the 2000s LeBron-era throwback the crew additionally unveiled this 12 months, Cleveland’s jersey lineup is nearly nearly as good as its crew.
3. Toronto Raptors
These can be No. 1 off the power of that fashionable iteration of the all-time basic Raptors emblem, if solely there was just a little bit extra occurring colours sensible. To be honest, the Raptors have already got their purple throwback uniforms and so they could have reached the all-time peak for the black jersey idea with final 12 months’s launch.
Steppin’ out within the Metropolis Version jersey tonight 🦖 pic.twitter.com/dwdlXc47Mu
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 17, 2025
Nonetheless, the purple trim across the sleeves works properly properly and 90s-era pinstripes and retro quantity placement retains it among the many extra distinctive seems to be in the entire league. The Raptors may simply be a shoo-in on these lists for years to return between their reliance on artful OVO branding and their nostalgic dino.
4. Charlotte Hornets
These jerseys, apparently impressed by Queen Charlotte’s favourite flower, remind me extra of a sundown however they’re nonetheless a agency contender for the very best within the league this season.
The Charlotte Hornets 2025-26 Metropolis Version jersey seems to have been leaked by an NBA 2K modder. 👀
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— r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) October 29, 2025
The sunshine orange gradient is an ideal match with the normal Hornets blue and a royal-esque cursive emblem that actually looks as if one thing our pal Queen Charlotte would have permitted of.
One other underrated function is the trim on the jersey and particularly the shorts, which I might straight up put on as an everday clothes merchandise. The addition of spectacular rookie Kon Knueppel has the crew taking part in some fairly impressed basketball as properly, even when it isn’t leading to many wins.
5. Minnesota Timberwolves
The return of the Timberwolves’ all-time nice Purple Rain jerseys that honor legendary Minnesotan Prince will at all times get my private stamp of approval.
dearly beloved we’re gathered right here as we speak….
FOR OUR CITY EDITION JERSEY LAUNCH. pic.twitter.com/uUnKCMRsSI
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 20, 2025
For the primary time since 2018, which suggests the primary time within the Anthony Edwards period, the T-Wolves might be representing one of many few Minneapolis merchandise who has placed on for the town as a lot because the transplant Edwards has in his brief time there.
Possibly Edwards will keep in Minnesota for all times and retire on Lake Minnetonka like Prince did, perhaps even with a couple of rings on his fingers.
