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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James remains one of the most popular players in the NBA, but is he No 1? Photo: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
NBA

Who are the NBA’s ‘most viewed’ players and where does rookie Cooper Flagg rank?

Nine of the list of 10 players most watched across the league’s social media platforms this season will be in action on Christmas Day.

Chinese Basketball Association

Pair arrested for faking AI video featuring China women’s basketball star Wang

NBA

NBA tweaks its injury reporting rules, still wants changes to prop betting

Chinese Basketball Association

Hong Kong Bulls may be closer to CBA league with Kai Tak lined up to host games

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been in talks with the club over the venue, which has identified around 12 slots for 2026-27 season.

Kai Tak Arena has identified 12 time slots when it can possibly host Hong Kong Bulls matches. Photo: Nora Tam
Kai Tak Arena has identified 12 time slots when it can possibly host Hong Kong Bulls matches. Photo: Nora Tam
NBA

Flagg makes NBA history with 42-point game, but laments Mavericks’ loss to Jazz

No 1 overall draft pick, who has averaged 25.7 points in the past seven games, becomes first 18-year-old to have a 40-point game.

East Asia Super League

East Asia Super League agrees multi-year deal with Under Armour

CEO believes partnership ‘is an incredibly important step in EASL’s growth’; it also extends into EASL Future Champions.

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Singapore

Ex-NBA player with deadly brain cancer turns to Singapore for new treatment

Jason Collins, who said he could die within weeks, praised Singapore as ‘the city of the future’, where he got approval ‘within 48 hours’.

Jason Collins, then a player with the Brooklyn Nets, warmed up before a match against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California in 2014. Photo: AFP
Jason Collins, then a player with the Brooklyn Nets, warmed up before a match against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California in 2014. Photo: AFP
NBA

China’s Yang Hansen makes first NBA start for Portland Trail Blazers

‘His beginning wasn’t great, but he finished the game better,’ coach says.

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

Salaries and revenue sharing are the two biggest outstanding issues between the sides that they will aim to settle during six-week extension.

The deadline for the current WNBA collective bargaining arrangement ran out on Sunday. Photo: AP
WNBA

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

Stalled contract talks threaten to disrupt 2026 season, with players demanding revenue sharing rather than fixed salary increases.

The league has proposed increasing the maximum salary from $250,000 to $1.1 million. Photo: AP
The league has proposed increasing the maximum salary from $250,000 to $1.1 million. Photo: AP
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.

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.

Former basketballer Jeremy Lin, seen here at Rosewood Hotel in Hong Kong, is juggling running a fund and a not-for-profit foundation. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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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
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.

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.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg (centre) shoots against Christian Koloko of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of a pre-season game. Photo: Getty Images
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
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.

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.

A giant inflatable basketball promoting the NBA China Games pre-season match between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns at the Venetian arena in Macau on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
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