NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ

- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are bringing the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 presented by ADQ to the capital this October! The games will feature the two-time NBA champion New York Knicks and the three-time NBA champion Philadelphia 76ers, who will play two preseason games on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 4 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

The Knicks currently feature two-time NBA All-Star Jalen Brunson, five-time NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, and 2022 NBA All-Defensive First Team member Mikal Bridges. Towns participated in the NBA Abu Dhabi Games in 2023 as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 76ers currently feature 2023 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player and seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid, nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George, and 2024 NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey.

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