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Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:50 pm Post subject: Hornets, Bucks set to play NBA's first regular season game in Paris |
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https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/03/28/hornets-bucks-set-to-play-nbas-first-regular-season-game-in-paris/
Quote: | Hornets, Bucks set to play NBA’s first regular-season game in Paris
Hornets backup point guard Tony Parker has a $5.25 million unguaranteed salary for next season.
Suddenly, it has become much more interesting how Charlotte will handle him.
The Hornets and Bucks are set to play the NBA’s first regular-season game in Paris. The game is scheduled for Jan. 24, 2020 at the AccorHotels Arena.
The NBA has held regular-season games in London and Mexico City recently, but this is a new venture for the league as it expands its global reach.
The Hornets’ inclusion is surely no coincidence. Not only do they have Parker, the greatest French player of all-time, they also have Nicolas Batum. With his burdensome contract, Batum is a little more likely stick around Charlotte next season. However, if Kemba Walker leaves, the Hornets could rebuild and significantly change the roster.
Obviously, one game shouldn’t dictate Charlotte’s decision-making. But it’d be cool for Parker and Batum to play in Paris. |
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