The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks will play two preseason games in Abu Dhabi in October, the league announced on Thursday.
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to travel to Abu Dhabi for a pair of preseason games against the Brooklyn Nets on October 5 and October 7, marking the first time an NBA game will be played in the United Arab Emirates. This trip is part of the NBA's ongoing efforts to expand its global reach, following previous international games in countries like China, Japan, and Mexico. The Sixers' participation in these games is seen as an opportunity to engage with fans in the Middle East and promote basketball in the region.