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          Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks trains ahead of the NBA pre-season game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Doncic and Irving hope to find their groove for Dallas

          SportOctober 04, 2023
          Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards talks to journalists during a practice session in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday Oct. 4, 2023. Minnesota Timberwolves will play Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 5 and Oct. 7 in Abu Dhabi. (AP Photo / Kamran Jebreili)

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          SportOctober 04, 2023
          May 26, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a hit to the head following a play against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (not pictured) during the second half of game five of the 2022 western conference finals at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

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          Germany's Franz Wagner, left, and Isaac Bonga celebrate after defeating Team USA. Reuters

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          LeBron James during a basketball clinic in Riyadh. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Sport

          LeBron James holds clinic for young fans in Saudi Arabia

          SportSeptember 08, 2023
          USA's Anthony Edwards dunks the ball during the Basketball Showcase friendly match between the USA and Germany at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 20. AFP

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          Team USA and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. AP

          NBA legend Kerr excited by Middle East progress ahead of World Cup

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          SportJuly 26, 2023
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          Victor Wembanyama arrives in San Antonio after being selected first in the NBA Draft by San Antonio Spurs. AP

          Wembanyama greeted by hundreds of Spurs fans on arrival in Texas

          SportJune 24, 2023
          Capital One Arena, home to the Washington Capitals NHL hockey team and Washington Wizards NBA basketball team. AP Photo

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          France's Victor Wembanyama was chosen with the top pick in the NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs on June 22, 2023, sparking wild celebrations as the Texas club reveled in landing the gifted teenager seen as a once-in-a-generation talent. AFP

          Victor Wembanyama: Spurs select French star first pick in NBA Draft

          SportJune 23, 2023
          French basketball player Victor Wembanyama speaks during a press event ahead of the NBA draft, in New York City on June 21, 2023. AFP

          NBA draft: Victor Wembanyama 'can't wait' to join San Antonio Spurs

          SportJune 22, 2023
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          SportJune 20, 2023
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          Nikola Jokic powers Denver Nuggets to first NBA title

          SportJune 13, 2023
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