The NBA opens with 125 non-American players, five of them Spanish.
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The NBA opens its 2026-27 season on Tuesday in Chicago with a total of 125 international, non-U.S. players spanning 43 countries and six continents, according to league figures.
The tournament features five Spanish players, including Santi Aldama and Sergio de Larrea of the Dallas Mavericks, and Hugo González of the Boston Celtics. The opening rosters also feature Latin American representation, highlighted by Dominican player Al Horford.
While the core announcement centers on the global participation of 125 international athletes, specific reports highlight differing breakdowns of these foreign contingents, noting counts of either 17 French players or a general focus on the five Spanish participants.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - French emphasisHighlights the specific presence of 17 French players among the international roster.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Spanish emphasisDetails specific Spanish players and teams, including Dallas and Boston.
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