2024–25 NBA G League season
{{Short description|American basketball season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox sports season
| title = 2024–25 NBA G League season
| league = NBA G League
| sport = Basketball
| logo =
| pixels =
| caption =
| duration = November 8, 2024 – April 14, 2025
| no_of_teams = 31
| attendance =
| TV =
| draft = Draft
| draft_link = 2024 NBA G League draft
| top_pick = Matt Ryan
| top_pick_link = List of first overall NBA G League draft picks
| picked_by = Westchester Knicks
| season = Regular season
| top_seed = Osceola Magic
Stockton Kings
| MVP = JD Davison (Maine Celtics)
| MVP_link = NBA G League Most Valuable Player Award
| top_scorer =
| top_scorer_link =
| finals = Finals
| finals_link = List of NBA G League champions
| finals_champ = Stockton Kings
| finals_runner-up = Osceola Magic
| finals_MVP = Mason Jones (Kings)
| finals_MVP_link = NBA G League Finals Most Valuable Player Award
| seasonslist = List of NBA G League yearly standings
| seasonslistnames = NBA G League
| prevseason_link = 2023–24 NBA G League season
| prevseason_year = 2023–24
| nextseason_link = 2025–26 NBA G League season
| nextseason_year = 2025–26
}}
The 2024–25 NBA G League season was the 24th season of the NBA G League, the minor league basketball league of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The season consists of each team playing 16 Tip–Off Tournament games starting November 8, followed by the top eight teams playing in the Winter Showcase, which is then followed by 34 regular-season games for each team starting December 27.{{cite news |title=2024-25 NBA G League Season Tips Off Nov. 8 |url=https://gleague.nba.com/news/2024-25-nba-g-league-season-tips-off-nov-8 |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=The NBA G League |date=3 September 2024 |language=en}} The Winter Showcase concluded on December 22 with the Westchester Knicks defeating the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the final.{{cite news |title=2024 NBA G League Winter Showcase Schedule + Results |url=https://gleague.nba.com/news/2024-nba-g-league-winter-showcase-schedule-results |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=The NBA G League |date=23 December 2024 |language=en}}
League changes
For the start of the 2024–25 season, the NBA G League added one new franchise, lost one franchise, and relocated another franchise:
- The Ontario Clippers relocated to San Diego and rebranded as the San Diego Clippers.{{Cite web |title=LA Clippers G League team to relocate and rebrand as San Diego Clippers |url=https://www.nba.com/news/la-clippers-rebrand-relocate-g-league-team |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=NBA.com |language=en}}
- The NBA shut down the franchise NBA G League Ignite after four seasons.{{Cite web|title=NBA G League Ignite To Conclude Its Final Season|url=https://gleague.nba.com/news/nba-g-league-ignite-to-conclude-its-final-season|work=The NBA G League|date=March 21, 2024|accessdate=July 3, 2024}}
- Phoenix launched its new G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, this season in Tempe, Arizona, becoming the 31st NBA G League franchise.{{Cite web|title=Valley Suns Officially Introduced As Suns G League Affiliate Team|url=https://gleague.nba.com/news/valley-suns-officially-introduced-as-suns-g-league-affiliate-team|work=The NBA G League|date=May 22, 2024|accessdate=July 3, 2024}} All 30 NBA franchises have their own G League affiliates for the first time ever.
- The Showcase Cup was renamed to the Tip–Off Tournament.
Tip–Off Tournament
= East Division =
{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WL|ranking_style=percentage|show_GB=yes|hide_played=yes|GB_team=1|for_against_style=none|class_rules=|update=complete |source=[https://gleague.nba.com/standings GLeague.NBA.com]
|team1=WES|name_WES=Westchester Knicks (NYK)|win_WES=13|loss_WES=4
|team2=CCG|name_CCG=Capital City Go-Go (WAS)|win_CCG=11|loss_CCG=5
|team3=GRE|name_GRE|name_GRE=Greensboro Swarm (CHA)|win_GRE=11|loss_GRE=5
|team4=CPS|name_CPS=College Park Skyhawks (ATL)|win_CPS=9|loss_CPS=7
|team5=DEL|name_DEL=Delaware Blue Coats (PHI)|win_DEL=9|loss_DEL=7
|team6=MAI|name_MAI=Maine Celtics (BOS)|win_MAI=8|loss_MAI=8
|team7=905|name_905=Raptors 905 (TOR)|win_905=5|loss_905=11
|team8=LIN|name_LIN=Long Island Nets (BKN)|win_LIN=2|loss_LIN=14
|res_col_header=Q
|status_pos=before
|status_text_X=Qualified for Showcase Cup
|status_text_Y=Clinched top seed in Showcase Cup
}}
= Central Division =
{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WL|ranking_style=percentage|show_GB=yes|hide_played=yes|GB_team=1|for_against_style=none|class_rules=|update=complete |source=[https://gleague.nba.com/standings GLeague.NBA.com]
|team1=IOW|name_IOW=Iowa Wolves (MIN)|win_IOW=12|loss_IOW=4
|team2=SFS|name_SFS=Sioux Falls Skyforce (MIA)|win_SFS=12|loss_SFS=5
|team3=GRG|name_GRG=Grand Rapids Gold (DEN)|win_GRG=11|loss_GRG=5
|team4=CLE|name_CLE=Cleveland Charge (CLE)|win_CLE=7|loss_CLE=9
|team5=MCC|name_MCC=Motor City Cruise (DET)|win_MCC=7|loss_MCC=9
|team6=IND|name_IND=Indiana Mad Ants (IND)|win_IND=7|loss_IND=9
|team7=WCB|name_WCB=Windy City Bulls (CHI)|win_WCB=5|loss_WCB=11
|team8=WIS|name_WIS=Wisconsin Herd (MIL)|win_WIS=3|loss_WIS=13
|res_col_header=Q
|status_pos=before
|status_text_X=Qualified for Showcase Cup
|status_text_Y=Clinched top seed in Showcase Cup
}}
= South Division =
{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WL|ranking_style=percentage|show_GB=yes|hide_played=yes|GB_team=1|for_against_style=none|class_rules=|update=complete |source=[https://gleague.nba.com/standings GLeague.NBA.com]
|team1=OKC|name_OKC=Oklahoma City Blue (OKC)|win_OKC=12|loss_OKC=4
|team2=AUS|name_AUS=Austin Spurs (SAS)|win_AUS=10|loss_AUS=6
|team3=MEX|name_MEX=Mexico City Capitanes|win_MEX=9|loss_MEX=7
|team4=RGV|name_RGV=Rio Grande Valley Vipers (HOU)|win_RGV=8|loss_RGV=8
|team5=MEM|name_MEM=Memphis Hustle (MEM)|win_MEM=6|loss_MEM=10
|team6=BIR|name_BIR=Birmingham Squadron (NO)|win_BIR=6|loss_BIR=10
|team7=TEX|name_TEX=Texas Legends (DAL)|win_TEX=6|loss_TEX=10
|team8=OSC|name_OSC=Osceola Magic (ORL)|win_OSC=5|loss_OSC=11
|res_col_header=Q
|status_pos=before
|status_text_X=Qualified for Showcase Cup
|status_text_Y=Clinched top seed in Showcase Cup
}}
= West Division =
{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WL|ranking_style=percentage|show_GB=yes|hide_played=yes|GB_team=1|for_against_style=none|class_rules=|update=complete |source=[https://gleague.nba.com/standings GLeague.NBA.com]
|team1=SD|name_SD=San Diego Clippers (LAC)|win_SD=10|loss_SD=6
|team2=VS|name_VS=Valley Suns (PHX)|win_VS=10|loss_VS=6
|team3=STK|name_STK=Stockton Kings (SAC)|win_STK=10|loss_STK=6
|team4=SLC|name_SLC=Salt Lake City Stars (UTA)|win_SLC=8|loss_SLC=8
|team5=SCW|name_SCW=Santa Cruz Warriors (GSW)|win_SCW=7|loss_SCW=9
|team6=SBL|name_SBL=South Bay Lakers (LAL)|win_SBL=5|loss_SBL=11
|team7=RCR|name_RCR=Rip City Remix (POR)|win_RCR=5|loss_RCR=11
|res_col_header=Q
|status_pos=before
|status_text_X=Qualified for Showcase Cup
|status_text_Y=Clinched top seed in Showcase Cup
}}
=Winter Showcase Cup=
{{8TeamBracket|nowrap=yes
| RD1=Quarterfinals
{{small|December 19}}
| RD2=Semifinals
{{small|December 21}}
| RD3=Showcase Cup Championship
{{small|December 22}}
| team-width=165px
| RD1-seed1=1
| RD1-team1= Oklahoma City Blue
| RD1-score1= 110
| RD1-seed2=8
| RD1-team2= Grand Rapids Gold
| RD1-score2= 124
| RD1-seed3=4
| RD1-team3= Westchester Knicks
| RD1-score3= 127
| RD1-seed4=5
| RD1-team4= Valley Suns
| RD1-score4= 119
| RD1-seed5=3
| RD1-team5= Sioux Falls Skyforce
| RD1-score5= 112
| RD1-seed6=6
| RD1-team6= Capital City Go-Go
| RD1-score6= 108
| RD1-seed7=2
| RD1-team7= Iowa Wolves
| RD1-score7= 124
| RD1-seed8=7
| RD1-team8= Stockton Kings
| RD1-score8= 99
| RD2-seed1 = 4
| RD2-team1 = Westchester Knicks
| RD2-score1 = 113
| RD2-seed2 = 8
| RD2-team2 = Grand Rapids Gold
| RD2-score2 = 108
| RD2-seed3 = 2
| RD2-team3 = Iowa Wolves
| RD2-score3 = 104
| RD2-seed4 = 3
| RD2-team4 = Sioux Falls Skyforce
| RD2-score4 = 117
| RD3-seed1 = 3
| RD3-team1 = Sioux Falls Skyforce
| RD3-score1 = 119
| RD3-seed2 = 4
| RD3-team2 = Westchester Knicks
| RD3-score2 = 125
}}
Standings
=Eastern Conference=
{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WL|ranking_style=percentage|show_GB=yes|hide_played=yes|GB_team=1|for_against_style=none|class_rules=|update=complete|split6=yes|source=
|team15=BIR|name_BIR=Birmingham Squadron (NO)|win_BIR=12|loss_BIR=22
|team6=CCG|name_CCG=Capital City Go-Go (WAS)|win_CCG=20|loss_CCG=14
|team11=CLE|name_CLE=Cleveland Charge (CLE)|win_CLE=16|loss_CLE=18
|team9=CPS|name_CPS=College Park Skyhawks (ATL)|win_CPS=17|loss_CPS=17
|team13=DEL|name_DEL=Delaware Blue Coats (PHI)|win_DEL=14|loss_DEL=20
|team12=GRG|name_GRG=Grand Rapids Gold (DEN)|win_GRG=15|loss_GRG=19
|team5=GRE|name_GRE=Greensboro Swarm (CHA)|win_GRE=20|loss_GRE=14
|team4=IND|name_IND=Indiana Mad Ants (IND)|win_IND=20|loss_IND=14
|team10=LIN|name_LIN=Long Island Nets (BKN)|win_LIN=17|loss_LIN=17
|team3=MAI|name_MAI=Maine Celtics (BOS)|win_MAI=21|loss_MAI=13
|team7=MCC|name_MCC=Motor City Cruise (DET)|win_MCC=19|loss_MCC=15
|team1=OSC|name_OSC=Osceola Magic (ORL)|win_OSC=22|loss_OSC=12
|team14=905|name_905=Raptors 905 (TOR)|win_905=13|loss_905=21
|team2=WES|name_WES=Westchester Knicks (NYK)|win_WES=22|loss_WES=12
|team16=WCB|name_WCB=Windy City Bulls (CHI)|win_WCB=11|loss_WCB=23
|team8=WIS|name_WIS=Wisconsin Herd (MIL)|win_WIS=19|loss_WIS=15
|res_col_header=Q
}}
=Western Conference=
{{#invoke:Sports table|main|style=WL|ranking_style=percentage|show_GB=yes|hide_played=yes|GB_team=1|for_against_style=none|class_rules=|update=complete|split6=yes|source=
|team2=AUS|name_AUS=Austin Spurs (SAS)|win_AUS=22|loss_AUS=12
|team15=IOW|name_IOW=Iowa Wolves (MIN)|win_IOW=7|loss_IOW=27
|team11=MEM|name_MEM=Memphis Hustle (MEM)|win_MEM=15|loss_MEM=19
|team10=MEX|name_MEX=Mexico City Capitanes|win_MEX=16|loss_MEX=18
|team7=OKC|name_OKC=Oklahoma City Blue (OKC)|win_OKC=18|loss_OKC=16
|team6=RGV|name_RGV=Rio Grande Valley Vipers (HOU)|win_RGV=20|loss_RGV=14
|team12=RCR|name_RCR=Rip City Remix (POR)|win_RCR=14|loss_RCR=20
|team8=SFS|name_SFS=Sioux Falls Skyforce (MIA)|win_SFS=18|loss_SFS=16
|team3=SLC|name_SLC=Salt Lake City Stars (UTA)|win_SLC=21|loss_SLC=13
|team13=SD|name_SD=San Diego Clippers (LAC)|win_SD=12|loss_SD=22
|team4=SCW|name_SCW=Santa Cruz Warriors (GSW)|win_SCW=20|loss_SCW=14
|team9=SBL|name_SBL=South Bay Lakers (LAL)|win_SBL=16|loss_SBL=18
|team1=STK|name_STK=Stockton Kings (SAC)|win_STK=22|loss_STK=12
|team14=TEX|name_TEX=Texas Legends (DAL)|win_TEX=8|loss_TEX=26
|team5=VS|name_VS=Valley Suns (PHX)|win_VS=20|loss_VS=14
|res_col_header=Q
}}
Playoffs
- First Round: April 1
- Conference Semifinals: April 3
- Conference Finals: April 6
- NBA G League Finals: April 8, April 11, April 14
{{16TeamBracket|sets=1/1/1/3
| RD1=Conference Quarterfinals
| RD2=Conference Semifinals
| RD3=Conference Finals
| RD4=Finals
Best-of-three
| byes=1
| RD2-group1=Eastern Conference
| RD2-group2=Western Conference
| RD1-seed3= 4
| RD1-team3= Indiana Mad Ants
| RD1-score3=120
| RD1-seed4= 5
| RD1-team4= Greensboro Swarm
| RD1-score4= 110
| RD1-seed7= 3
| RD1-team7= Maine Celtics
| RD1-score7= 115
| RD1-seed8= 6
| RD1-team8= Capital City Go-Go
| RD1-score8= 95
| RD1-seed11= 4
| RD1-team11= Santa Cruz Warriors
| RD1-score11= 127
| RD1-seed12= 5
| RD1-team12= Valley Suns
| RD1-score12= 131
| RD1-seed15= 3
| RD1-team15= Salt Lake City Stars
| RD1-score15= 129
| RD1-seed16= 6
| RD1-team16= Rio Grande Valley Vipers
| RD1-score16= 102
| RD2-seed1= 1
| RD2-team1= Osceola Magic
| RD2-score1= 129
| RD2-seed2= 4
| RD2-team2= Indiana Mad Ants
| RD2-score2= 114
| RD2-seed3= 2
| RD2-team3= Westchester Knicks
| RD2-score3= 118
| RD2-seed4= 3
| RD2-team4= Maine Celtics
| RD2-score4= 124
| RD2-seed5= 1
| RD2-team5= Stockton Kings
| RD2-score5= 122
| RD2-seed6= 5
| RD2-team6= Valley Suns
| RD2-score6= 114
| RD2-seed7= 2
| RD2-team7= Austin Spurs
| RD2-score7= 123
| RD2-seed8= 3
| RD2-team8= Salt Lake City Stars
| RD2-score8= 113
| RD3-seed1= 1
| RD3-team1= Osceola Magic
| RD3-score1= 135
| RD3-seed2= 3
| RD3-team2= Maine Celtics
| RD3-score2= 122
| RD3-seed3= 1
| RD3-team3= Stockton Kings
| RD3-score3= 118
| RD3-seed4= 2
| RD3-team4= Austin Spurs
| RD3-score4= 112
| RD4-seed1= 1
| RD4-team1= Osceola Magic
| RD4-score1-1= 129
| RD4-score1-2= 126
| RD4-score1-3= 110
| RD4-seed2= 1
| RD4-team2= Stockton Kings
| RD4-score2-1= 118
| RD4-score2-2= 144
| RD4-score2-3= 118
}}
=Finals boxscore=
{{Basketballbox|bg=#eee
|date= April 8, 2025
|time= 8:00 p.m. ET
|place=Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida
|team1=Stockton Kings|score1=118
|team2=Osceola Magic|score2=129
|report=[https://gleague.nba.com/game/sto-vs-lak-2042400401?view=box-score Boxscore]
|Q1=30–32|Q2=30–28|Q3=27–38|Q4=31–31
|points1=Terry Taylor 28|points2=Myron Gardner 30
|rebounds1=Skal Labissiere 10|rebounds2= Alex Morales 11
|assist1= Mason Jones 5|assist2= Mac McClung, Alex Morales 7
|attendance=1,724
|referee=
- #77 Jenna Reneau
- #45 Biniam Maru
- #73 Pat O'Connell
- #72 Marcy Williams
}}
{{Basketballbox|bg=#eee
|date= April 11, 2025
|time= 10:00 p.m. ET
|place= Adventist Health Arena, Stockton, California
|team1=Osceola Magic|score1=126
|team2=Stockton Kings|score2=144
|report= [https://gleague.nba.com/game/lak-vs-sto-2042400402?view=box-score Boxscore]
|Q1=32–41|Q2=43–27|Q3=29–42|Q4=22–34
|points1=Mac McClung 33|points2= Mason Jones 27
|rebounds1=Alex Morales 7|rebounds2= Brian Bowen II, Terry Taylor 10
|assist1=Mac McClung 8|assist2= Mason Jones 12
|attendance= 4,194
|referee=
- #41 Tyler Mirkovich
- #34 Brent Haskill
- #45 Biniam Maru
- #72 Marcy Williams
}}
{{Basketballbox|bg=#eee
|date= April 14, 2025
|time= 8:00 p.m. ET
|place= Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida
|team1=Stockton Kings|score1=118
|team2=Osceola Magic|score2=110
|report= [https://gleague.nba.com/game/sto-vs-lak-2042400403?view=box-score Boxscore]
|Q1=|Q2=|Q3= |Q4=
|points1=Dexter Dennis 23|points2=Ethan Thompson 28
|rebounds1=Isaac Jones 13|rebounds2=Myron Gardner 14
|assist1=Mason Jones 13|assist2=Mac McClung, Jarrett Culver 5
|attendance=3,421
|referee=
- #77 Jenna Reneau
- #41 Tyler Mirkovich
- #34 Brent Haskill
- #73 Pat O'Connell
|series= Stockton Kings win 2–1
}}
Media
Nationally, NBA G League games are broadcast on ESPN, NBA TV, The Roku Channel and Tubi.{{cite news |last1=Rajan|first1=Ronce|title=ESPN Platforms Combine to Exclusively Televise 2024 NBA G League Finals Presented by YouTube TV Starting April 9|url=https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/04/espn-platforms-combine-to-exclusively-televise-2024-nba-g-league-finals-presented-by-youtube-tv-starting-april-9/ |date=April 8, 2024|accessdate=August 13, 2024|work=ESPN Press Room}}{{cite news |title=NBA G League and Tubi Announce Streaming Partnership|url=https://www.sportsvideo.org/2023/11/09/nba-g-league-and-tubi-announce-streaming-partnership/ |date=November 9, 2023|accessdate=August 13, 2024|work=Sports Video Group}}{{cite news |last1=Davis|first1=Wes|title=Roku will launch a free 24/7 sports channel|url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/7/24215272/roku-sports-channel-mlb-sunday |date=August 7, 2024|accessdate=August 13, 2024|work=The Verge}}{{cite news |last1=Greenspan|first1=Jared|title=What channel is the NBA G League Next Up Game on? Time, TV schedule, rosters for 2024 All-Star event|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-g-league-game-channel-time-schedule-live-streams/7512f478012a766f29ba9206 |date=February 18, 2024|accessdate=August 13, 2024|work=The Sporting News}}
Locally games are aired on the following networks:
References
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