The Knicks will face the 76ers in Abu Dhabi in a preseason series this October as the NBA and James Dolan deepen ties with the oil-rich emirate.
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The Knicks’ new sponsorship with Abu Dhabi reflects both the Dolan family and NBA going all-in with the oil-rich emirate in their global expansion.