{"id":11469,"date":"2018-10-07T06:42:31","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T06:42:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2018-10-07T06:42:31","modified_gmt":"2018-10-07T06:42:31","slug":"dubai-nba-bball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/lifestyle\/dubai-nba-bball\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Looks Set To Host An NBA Preseason Game With The Sacramento Kings"},"content":{"rendered":"
The NBA is looking to expand its reach internationally and looks set to host a pre-season game in Dubai, according to ESPN NBA reporter, Tim MacMahon.<\/p>\n
MacMahon tweeted that sources state that the NBA will likely do a tour of two preseason games in Japan, and one in both Dubai and somewhere in India.<\/p>\n
He also mentioned that the Sacramento Kings, owned by Indian-American, Vivek Ranadive, would likely be part of the games.<\/p>\n
The Indiana Pacers are also rumoured to be lined up for the Dubai visit.<\/p>\n
\nSources: The NBA will expand its international reach next year to include preseason games in Japan (two cities) and a Dubai\/India trip in addition to the China trip. Vivek Ranadive’s Kings will likely be one of the teams that go to Dubai and India.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) October 7, 2018<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Currently the details are unconfirmed<\/h3>\n
But Pacers reporter, Scott Agness tweeted that The Pacers have sent people to Dubai to scout the location – exciting times for basketball fans!<\/p>\n
\nThe Pacers had multiple individuals in Dubai and India last month to scout it out, so they are expected to participate. https:\/\/t.co\/9EcXi0WKdU<\/a><\/p>\n