The NBA has confirmed preseason games in the Middle East

The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will be the two franchises tasked with bringing league turmoil to Abu Dhabi in October 2022.

The American Basketball League announced the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022will be the start of the preseason and in October milwaukee bucks and the Atlanta Hawkson October 6 and 8 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabiafter the agreement between the American league and the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.

“Bringing the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks to Abu Dhabi in October is an important moment in the growth of the NBA and basketball,” he said. Ralph Rivera, general manager of NBA Europe and the Middle East. The super stars Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks and Trae Young of the Hawkswill be the most representative numbers of both teams.

The NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2022 is part of an innovative multi-year partnership between the NBA and DCT Abu Dhabi that, earlier this year, saw the launch of the inaugural Jr. NBA Abu Dhabi League, a 450-player youth basketball league .men and women aged 11-14 from local schools in Abu Dhabi. The partnership also includes a variety of interactive fan events featuring showcases of current players and NBA legends, a series of NBA FIT clinics promoting health and wellness, and an NBA 2K League showcase event in Middle East Film. & ComicCon.

Countries where NBA preseason games are played

  • China, 25 games (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen)
  • Mexico, 19 games (Mexico City, Monterrey)
  • Great Britain, 6 games (London, Manchester)
  • Puerto Rico, 6 games (San Juan)
  • France, 3 games (Paris)
  • Germany, 3 against (Berlin, Cologne)
  • Brazil, 2 games (Rio de Janeiro)
  • India, 2 against (Mumbai)
  • Italy, 2 games (Rome, Milan)
  • Japan, 2 games (Saitama)
  • Spain, 2 against (Seville, Barcelona)
  • Taiwan, 2 games (Taipei)
  • Dominican Republic, 1 game (Santo Domingo)
  • Philippines, 1 against (Manila)

Countries where NBA regular season games are played

  • Japan, 12 games (Tokyo, Yokohama, Saitama)
  • Mexico, 11 games (Mexico City)
  • Great Britain, 9 games (London)
  • France, 1 game (Paris)

Cover photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

Origin: EFE

Source: Tycsports

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