Overview

• The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers will play preseason games in Abu Dhabi on October 2 and 4, marking the fourth consecutive year of NBA games in the region under a 2021 tourism deal.
• For the first time, the NBA will stage games in Australia, with the New Orleans Pelicans facing Melbourne United on October 3 and South East Melbourne Phoenix on October 5.
• The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will compete in Macao, China, on October 10 and 12, marking the league's return to China after a six-year hiatus.
• The Sixers' trip to Abu Dhabi will be their first international appearance since 2018, adding to their history of global engagement with their 12th and 13th international games.
• NBA officials and team representatives emphasize the importance of these games in fostering global fan engagement and expanding the league's international presence.