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NBA confidently resumes global games after pandemic hiatus

Japanese forward Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards, at left guarded by Houston’s Jae’Sean Tate, will have the chance to play in front of fans in his homeland when the NBA Global Games resume next month

WASHINGTON: Japan’s Rui Hachimura and France’s Killian Hayes will have the chance to play before their home-nation fans with the NBA Global Games resuming next month after a two-year layoff due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pre-season contests are set for Japan and Abu Dhabi while Paris and Mexico City will host regular-season games as the NBA, with nearly 70 percent of social media followers from outside the United States, sends superstars to thrill its worldwide audience.

“We’re so excited to be bringing our live games back to…

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