https://www.scmp.com/rss/524597/feed The latest news and top stories on Leo Sun Xinwei. Known for his extensive experience in Chinese basketball management, having held administrative roles with CBA teams including Qingdao, Jilin, and Shanghai. Joining the Hong Kong Bulls last October, his responsibilities encompass team operations, securing more home games, and managing import player rules. A key accomplishment is leading the Bulls to their first NBL title. He actively champions bridging the NBL and CBA, advocating for the Bulls’... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong Bulls are expected to learn their fate about playing in the top tier of the Chinese basketball league before the final match of its current playoff season on June 14. The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) is looking to integrate its league and the separately operated second-tier National Basketball League (NBL), which would mean the “NBL ceases to exist”. The move follows the CBA’s announcement in September last year that they would align the calendars of the two leagues. The Bulls,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3352792/hong-kong-bulls-anxiously-wait-learn-fate-about-competing-top-tier-cba-league?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3352792/hong-kong-bulls-anxiously-wait-learn-fate-about-competing-top-tier-cba-league?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:14 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong Bulls moved a step closer to playing in the top flight of Chinese basketball after the city’s government said it could use Kai Tak Arena between 2026 and 2027 to host several home games. A spokeswoman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) said it had spoken to the Bulls regarding the 2026-27 Chinese Basketball Association season, and had helped in the Bulls’ discussion with Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSPL). According to the sports park, there were 12 slots available for the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3336913/hong-kong-bulls-may-be-step-closer-cba-league-after-kai-tak-lined-host-games?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3336913/hong-kong-bulls-may-be-step-closer-cba-league-after-kai-tak-lined-host-games?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:30:10 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Fresh from retaining the National Basketball League crown in Changsha on Monday, Hong Kong Bulls players were told they needed to halve their usual off-season break to prepare for their title defence. The victors will soon be switching back on, after the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) announced earlier this month that they would align the seasons of the top-tier CBA league and the second-tier NBL. The NBL is usually referred to as the summer league, but its next season is scheduled to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3326551/hong-kong-bulls-celebrate-winning-mainland-chinas-nbl-now-clock-ticking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3326551/hong-kong-bulls-celebrate-winning-mainland-chinas-nbl-now-clock-ticking?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:30:09 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Hong Kong Bulls have moved closer to being able to join the Chinese Basketball Association’s top-tier competition next year after the mainland’s governing body stepped up efforts to integrate the country’s leagues. Rule changes confirmed on Tuesday have allowed the National Basketball League (NBL), the second tier, to switch its season from a summer start to begin in December, syncing with the top tier. Aligning the seasons would ease a change of division for the likes of the Bulls, who were... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3325090/chinas-top-basketball-comp-may-beckon-hong-kong-bulls-rarity-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3325090/chinas-top-basketball-comp-may-beckon-hong-kong-bulls-rarity-city?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:30:14 +0000 Mike Chan Mike Chan Reigning champions Hong Kong Bulls have been left without a venue for China’s National Basketball League play-offs this month, after the governing body ruled Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai was not up to standard. The Hong Kong outfit are one of eight teams in the Chinese second-tier league this season. They have confirmed receipt of a warning letter from the Chinese Basketball Association, stating there is insufficient space between the stands – the goalposts – and the walls. The NBL’s standards... https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3321857/hong-kong-bulls-race-against-time-find-venue-chinese-basketball-play-offs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3321857/hong-kong-bulls-race-against-time-find-venue-chinese-basketball-play-offs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:09 +0000