NBA will not travel to the Middle East this preseason due to war: report

The NBA has played preseason games in the Middle East for four consecutive years, but the league will not be traveling there this year. According to ESPN, the ongoing war overseas will halt the league from traveling there for a fifth year in a row. Games have been played at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi since 2022, with the first game featuring the Washington Wizards against the Golden State Warriors. Two games have been played each year since. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The