Sources: No plans for NBA Middle East games due to war
A new NBA update is on the board from ESPN. The source report points to 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. Total Highlights is tracking the story for readers who want the quick version and a direct path back to the original report.
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A new NBA update is on the board from ESPN. The source report points to 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. Total Highlights is tracking the story for readers who want the quick version and a direct path back to the original report.
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