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The Phoenix Suns face the Brooklyn Nets during October’s pre-season NBA China Games in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
NBA

After NBA’s return, China calls for foreign investment in domestic basketball

Officials target greater international influence for country’s basketball, and want China’s men’s team to play in Olympics regularly by 2035.

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WNBA

Women’s NBA and players’ union extend CBA deadline to January 9 as talks continue

WNBA

WNBA players pushing for bigger share of league’s revenue, lockout looming

NBA

Portland Trail Blazers coach Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

NBA hall of famer is accused of conspiring with the mafia, charged with fraud and money-laundering conspiracy.

Portland Trail Blazers’ head coach Chauncey Billups at Brooklyn federal court in New York on Monday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Portland Trail Blazers’ head coach Chauncey Billups at Brooklyn federal court in New York on Monday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
2025 National Games

National Games: Hong Kong basketball captain ‘ready to go’ against Shanghai

New skipper Ivan Yang says team have prepared well and, although underdogs, are looking forward to playing before a home crowd.

NBA

NBA star Lin learning to live without ‘the buzz’, looks forward to new challenges

Former New York Knicks star missing sport but adjusting to retirement, says inaccurate preconceptions still exist around Asian talents.

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East Asia Super League

Eastern opt against 3-front campaign, will focus on regional, domestic glory

Hong Kong Eastern have ended their involvement in the Philippines Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup to limit their travel commitments.

Eastern’s Chris McLaughlin takes a shot during last season’s East Asian Super League. Photo: EASL
Eastern’s Chris McLaughlin takes a shot during last season’s East Asian Super League. Photo: EASL
NBA

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits career-high 55 in Thunder double overtime win

Oklahoma City become first club in league history to go into double overtime in their first two games of a campaign.

NBA

Billups, Rozier charged in illegal sports betting and ‘mind-boggling’ fraud case

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier swept up in case involving Mafia and rigged poker games.

NBA

Yang Hansen reflects on areas where he’s ‘not good enough’ after NBA debut

Chinese 20-year-old opens up on low-key start to life with Portland Trail Blazers, as new team lose home opener to Minnesota Timberwolves.

Yang Hansen leaves the court during the first half in his NBA debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo: Getty Images
NBA

NBA: Spurs’ Wembanyama scores 40 in triumphant return, spoils Flagg’s debut

San Antonio down Dallas Mavericks 125-92, while VJ Edgecombe makes historic rookie debut, scoring most points since Wilt Chamberlain in 1959.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama dunks during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks. Photo: Reuters
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama dunks during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks. Photo: Reuters
NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Rockets in season-opening thriller

Defending champions need triple overtime to get past new-look Houston side who almost ruin banner day.

NBA

Collectors all chasing Flagg’s NBA rookie card, but should you sell or keep it?

The one-of-one card featuring Flagg’s autograph and debut patch will be highly sought after, and could sell for millions straight away.

NBA

NBA bosses overwhelmingly back Thunder to repeat as league champions

Survey of team general managers finds 70 per cent back Oklahoma City to retain crown, with Cleveland and Denver a distant second.

If Oklahoma City Thunder are to win the NBA Finals again, guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will need to be at the top of his game. Photo: Reuters
NBA

Nets ditch China’s Zeng days after disappointing Macau outing against Suns

Brooklyn Nets waive Zeng Fanbo, who appeared in only one of team’s three pre-season matches.

Brooklyn Nets have waived Zeng Fanbo (centre) days after he played against the Phoenix Suns in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
Brooklyn Nets have waived Zeng Fanbo (centre) days after he played against the Phoenix Suns in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
WNBA

WNBA game in China could happen ‘very soon’, NBA boss Adam Silver says

But the league boss says discussions over the WNBA collective bargaining agreement need to be resolved first.

NBA China games

Tourism boost for Macau as NBA games, concerts help hotels hit 90% occupancy rates

Many tourists had come from both the mainland and abroad specifically for the events, while same-day visitors also came for peripheral activities.

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NBA

NBA China Games: Celtics, Trail Blazers thrown into mix of teams coming next

With Macau to host eight more matches over the next four years, the team line-up beyond next year’s fixture remains a hot topic.

The Portland Trail Blazers could be among the teams interested in playing in the NBA China Games now they have China’s Yang Hansen (left) on their books. Photo: AP
The Portland Trail Blazers could be among the teams interested in playing in the NBA China Games now they have China’s Yang Hansen (left) on their books. Photo: AP
NBA China games

Exclusive | Nets beat Suns to tie NBA China Games series, Mavericks, Rockets up next

Fans at Macau’s Venetian Arena watch Brooklyn square pre-season series with Phoenix, but can look forward to Texas blockbuster in year’s time.

NBA

As China hosts NBA, ex-All-Star says game is more exciting now – but has 1 flaw

Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond debate the current state of NBA as pre-season matches take place in Macau.

NBA

Zeng urged to remain positive after low-key debut in Nets loss to Suns

Zeng Fanbo spent more than 10 minutes on the court at The Venetian Arena in Macau, but did not manage a shot.

Brooklyn Nets player Zeng Fanbo speaks to the media after making his debut against the Phoenix Suns in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
2025 National Games

Hong Kong hosting National Games could be the start of ‘bigger’ things for basketball

City officials say just playing host to better sides will not only improve the team but also lead to more tournaments in the future.

Hong Kong’s Chung Chi-wing (left) defending against Tycoon’s Tsai Choi-kwan at the National Games test event at Hong Kong Coliseum in April. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong’s Chung Chi-wing (left) defending against Tycoon’s Tsai Choi-kwan at the National Games test event at Hong Kong Coliseum in April. Photo: Jonathan Wong
NBA China games

Phoenix Suns shine in Macau as the NBA makes a star-studded return to China

Stars of stage, screen and sports among fans in a packed Venetian Arena treated to an evening of singing, dancing and sparkling basketball.

NBA China games

NBA China Games return as Phoenix Suns surge back to beat Brooklyn Nets in Macau

Chinese international Zeng Fanbo makes Nets debut, but Suns recover to win the first NBA game in China in six years.

NBA

NBA boss Adam Silver calls new deal with CBA a ‘transformational partnership’

Multi-year agreement covers development of players, coaches and referees, with opportunities for national teams to compete in US competitions.

CBA chairman Guo Zhenming (left) and NBA commissioner Adam Silver at the signing ceremony in Macau. Photo: Mike Chan
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