Knicks and 76ers arrive in Abu Dhabi for a preseason doubleheader, greeted by a festive, desert backdrop that underlines the NBA’s growing international footprint. The trip blends culture with competition, featuring camel rides, falcon imagery, and a mosque setting that framed team photos and social moments.

Off the court, veterans and coaches—Patrick Ewing, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart with the Knicks; Kyle Lowry and Nick Nurse with the 76ers—stayed in game-ready mode, even toying with golf as a conditioning and rhythm-building tool. The scenes hint at early-season rotation signals and leadership dynamics that fantasy managers will want to watch as rosters cohere abroad and back home.