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Cleveland Cavaliers choose Spain to launch their preseason

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers will open preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season with a six-day training camp in Fuengirola, Spain.
  • The camp will take place at The Embassy, which includes FIBA- and NBA-standard courts, training and rehabilitation facilities, and scouting technology.
  • Cleveland’s preseason schedule includes games against Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic in October.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their 2026-27 preseason in Spain, holding a six-day training camp from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5 at The Embassy in Fuengirola, Málaga.

The high-performance basketball center was founded by former Spanish players Berni Rodríguez and José Manuel Calderón. The Cavaliers’ camp will mark the official start of their preparations for a season that begins in late October.

Training camp is the moment when the foundations of a season are built, and The Embassy offers our players, coaches and staff an exceptional environment to begin that work.

· Koby AltmanThe Cavaliers president of basketball operations explained why the team selected The Embassy for its preseason camp.

Cleveland president of basketball operations Koby Altman said training camp is when a season’s foundations are built, and described The Embassy as an exceptional environment for players, coaches and staff. He also pointed to the chance to experience Spain’s basketball culture, adding that Calderón’s role as an adviser makes the visit especially distinctive for the team.

It is also a fantastic opportunity to experience firsthand the culture and passion for basketball that exist in Spain.

· Koby AltmanAltman described the value of holding the team’s preseason in Spain.

The Embassy CEO Manuel Escobar called hosting the Cavaliers a major honor for everyone involved. The facility covers 1,500 square meters and includes two courts built to FIBA and NBA standards, a gym, rehabilitation and physiotherapy areas, and technology for scouting and tactical preparation.

The Cavaliers will play three preseason games after the camp. They will host the Boston Celtics on Oct. 8, host the Orlando Magic on Oct. 11, and visit Orlando on Oct. 13.

Receiving the Cavaliers is a tremendous honor and a very important moment for everyone who is part of our organization.

· Manuel EscobarThe Embassy’s CEO welcomed the NBA team to the facility.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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