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Basketball

Coverage of the NBA, international leagues and rising stars making an impact around the world

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, right, is struggling with a calf injury. AP

USA basketball star Durant 'going to be OK' for Olympics

SportJuly 13, 2024

The USA Basketball Men's National Team has arrived in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The team's visit highlights Abu Dhabi's growing prominence as a hub for world-class events, with the city boasting state-of-the-art pitches, top-quality technology, and comfortable spectator areas, offering some of the finest sporting venues in the world.

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Team USA land in Abu Dhabi for training camp ahead of Paris Olympics

OlympicsJuly 13, 2024

LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading points scorer, in action for the USA during their win over Canada in Las Vegas before the team flies to Abu Dhabi ahead of two further exhibition matches ahead of this summer's Paris Olympics. Getty Images

Lebron James and Team USA fly out to Abu Dhabi after win over Canada

SportJuly 11, 2024

Omar Oraby in action for Al Ahly, the reigning champions begin their BAL title defence against City Oilers in the Nile Conference. Getty Images

New recruits boost Al Ahly as they begin BAL title defence

SportApril 19, 2024

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry have been named in the USA Olympic team and will be part of the squad to play two exhibition matches in Abu Dhabi. AP

LeBron James heads star-studded USA team to play in Abu Dhabi

SportApril 18, 2024

The Huupe is a smart basketball hoop that uses AI to track performance, with an option to challenge other players remotely around the world. Photo: Huupe

Jumping through hoops to become a successful sports tech start-up

FutureMarch 05, 2024

Seif Hendawy comes from a family full of talented basketball players. Photo: NBA Academy Africa

NBA Born & Bred: Meet the exciting talent from African region

SportDecember 26, 2023

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is said to be the next big star in NBA. AFP

Wembanyama looks to continue hot streak as Spurs face Raptors

SportNovember 05, 2023

Magic Johnson has had a lucrative post-basketball career as an investor, according to Forbes. AFP

Magic Johnson enters exclusive athlete billionaires club

MoneyOctober 30, 2023

A yacht party celebrating the NBA Games in Abu Dhabi was replete with celebrities from sport and social media. Evelyn Lau / The National

How social media stars influenced me for the better

WeekendOctober 13, 2023

Richaun Holmes of Dallas Mavericks takes on Karl-Anthony Towns of Minnesota Timberwolves during Saturday's second pre-season game in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Timberwolves edge out Mavericks in Abu Dhabi

SportOctober 08, 2023

Maxi Kleber of Dallas takes on Naz Reid of Minnesota during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

NBA wants Abu Dhabi to become hub for Middle East talent

SportOctober 06, 2023

Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards talks to journalists during a practice session in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday Oct. 4, 2023. Minnesota Timberwolves will play Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 5 and Oct. 7 in Abu Dhabi. (AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili)

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Timberwolves coach says Antony Edwards primed for big season

SportOctober 04, 2023

Ehab Amin of Egypt drives the ball against Margiris Normantas of Lithuania during their 2023 FIBA World Cup match in the Philippines. Getty

Egypt star Ehab Amin to test mettle at FIBA Intercontinental Cup

SportSeptember 20, 2023

Germany's Franz Wagner, left, and Isaac Bonga celebrate after defeating Team USA. Reuters

Germany send Team USA crashing out of Basketball World Cup

SportSeptember 08, 2023

Wael Arakji of Lebanon with his MVP award at the Fiba Asia Cup last year. Getty

'Fearsome' Arakji is basketball force for Lebanon at World Cup

SportAugust 22, 2023

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