The NBA will not hold preseason games in the Middle East this year, marking the first time in five years that the league is set to skip the region during its preseason schedule.
The decision comes amid the ongoing war in the region, which has affected plans for international events and travel across multiple sports and entertainment sectors.
The league has used preseason games abroad as part of its broader global outreach, giving international fans an opportunity to see NBA teams and players in person before the regular season begins.
No Middle East preseason games are currently planned for the upcoming schedule.