{
  "id": 6138890,
  "title": "Dubai Basketball make statement signing in Thomas Walkup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/dubai-basketball-make-statement-signing-in-thomas-walkup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T12:37:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/dubai-basketball-make-statement-signing-in-thomas-walkup-1.500666066"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Dubai Basketball have secured the signing of Thomas Walkup on a multi-year contract, adding one of Europe’s top defensive guards to their roster ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Greek international joins from Olympiacos, where he enjoyed five successful seasons. Standing at 1.93 metres, Walkup arrives in Dubai after helping the club win the EuroLeague title, bringing valuable championship…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}