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          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.

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

          OlympicsJuly 13, 2024
          Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will play the Boston Celtics at the 2024 NBA Abu Dhabi Games. Reuters

          NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 tickets go on sale

          SportMay 07, 2024
          LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 10: Lebron James #6 of United States during the Men's Basketball semifinal match against Argentina on Day 14 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Basketball Arena on August 10, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** AL15OC-CROWNS-LEBRON.jpg

          Tickets to see LeBron James and USA team in Abu Dhabi go on sale

          SportApril 25, 2024
          LeBron James is part of a star-studded USA squad headed for the summer Olympics, with a stop-off in Abu Dhabi first. Reuters

          Gauff thanks Lyles for inspiring men's USA basketball super-squad

          SportApril 24, 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
          Al Ahly of Egypt defeated Senegalese team AS Douanes at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, last year to win the Basketball Africa League. Getty Images

          Egypt's hotbed of basketball talent back on display as BAL returns

          SportMarch 27, 2024
          Nikola Jokic will lead the Denver Nuggets against Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics at the third NBA Abu Dhabi Games. Getty Images

          Nuggets and Celtics to compete at third NBA Abu Dhabi Games

          SportMarch 06, 2024
          NBA legend James Worthy during the Jr. NBA Abu Dhabi League Draft Ceremony. Photo: NBA

          Lakers great Worthy on LeBron's future and NBA pathway for UAE players

          SportFebruary 01, 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
          San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich speaks after the Spurs picked Victor Wembanyama for the number one pick in the 2023 NBA draft, at the Spurs practice facility in San Antonio, Texas, USA, 22 May 2023. The last time the San Antonio Spurs had the first pick of the NBA Draft was in 1996. EPA / ADAM DAVIS SHUTTERSTOCK OUT

          Gregg Popovich calls for better leadership to end Israel-Gaza war

          SportNovember 02, 2023
          Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar greets the crowd during the NBA pre-season game between Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 7, 2023. AFP

          Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: NBA Abu Dhabi Games can have serious impact

          SportOctober 11, 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

          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
          Luka Doncic of Dallas tries to get the ball past Troy Brown Jr of Minnesota during the game at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          NBA Abu Dhabi Games: Timberwolves beat Mavericks

          SportOctober 05, 2023
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