The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years, sources told ESPN, due to the ongoing war in the region.
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Sources: NBA nixes plans for Middle East games
The NBA will not play any preseason games in the Middle East for the first time in five years, sources told ESPN, due to the ongoing war in the region.
Published July 30, 2026, 1:18 PM
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