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East Asia Super League

East Asia Super League
East Asia Super League
The East Asia Super League (EASL) is a pan-regional “champions league-style” basketball league slated for its first season in October 2022, featuring teams from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan. EASL’s headquarters is based in Hong Kong and its league format is recognised by world governing body FIBA after the pair struck a 10-year deal in 2020. It previously organised the regional tournaments Terrific 12 and Super 8.
Eastern’s Chris McLaughlin takes a shot during last season’s East Asian Super League. Photo: EASL

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.

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Chinese footballer injured on trip to Spain dies hours before 19th birthday

Guo Jiaxuan had been in hospital in Beijing since returning from Madrid after head injury during match left him brain-dead.

Chinese footballer Guo Jiaxuan has died from his injuries following a collision during a training match in February. Photo: RedNote/大琪 呀哈比比

Eastern trying to get more PBA Commissioner’s Cup matches played in Hong Kong

Club confirm they will play in East Asia Super League next season despite not winning local title, meaning playing again on three fronts.

Macau to host EASL basketball play-offs, its second multi-game event of season

East Asia Super League agrees a deal for Macau to stage the season-ending Final Four mini-tournament in March.

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‘It’s Friday, must be Manila’: Hong Kong Eastern basketball team’s mad 48 hours

Eastern players become frequent fliers as they zigzag between Hong Kong and the Philippines to pursue success in multiple competitions.

Canadian centre Chris McLaughlin (left) said Eastern’s travelling would be tiring. Photo: EASL

Referee fine adds insult to bloody head injury for Jeremy Lin

Former NBA star left with injury that needed stitches after physical game between his New Taipei Kings and Taipei Taishin Mars.

East Asia Super League boss aims to get Hong Kong’s home games played at Kai Tak

‘The future for us’ will be at the new sports facility, says Henry Kerins, as Eastern are defeated in their home debut in the regional league.

Hong Kong Eastern facing a ‘different level’ after loss in opening EASL match

The two-time ABL winners, who joined the higher-grade competition in the summer, were beaten 78-67 by Japan’s B.League champions Hiroshima Dragonflies.

Glen Yang, who joined Hong Kong Eastern earlier this month, in action against the Hiroshima Dragonflies. Photo: Handout
FIBA

Hong Kong basketball star Yang to play as local for Eastern in 2 regional events

The Vancouver-born player will be playing in Hong Kong for the first time since leaving local A1 Division side South China in 2019.

Glen Yang (centre) in action for the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers in the Taiwanese P. League+ last year. Photo: Handout
FIBA

Hong Kong Eastern to join region-wide professional basketball league

Hong Kong team and Macau Black Bears will join teams from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Philippines for East Asian Super League’s second season.

Hong Kong Eastern aim for mainland China basketball league with Philippines plan

Reigning local A1 Division champions exploring opportunities to join the Commissioner’s Cup for 2024-25 season.

Lin ‘could not even walk’ before playing in New Taipei Kings’ title-sealing win

With brother Joseph the joint top scorer, Lin’s team beat the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots to capture the Taiwanese P. League+ Finals series 4-1.

Jeremy Lin (right) said he did not yet know the extent of his injury. Photo: Handout
FIBA

East Asia basketball league wooing China but will succeed regardless, boss says

Demand from other leagues in the region shows appetite for EASL ahead of 2024-25 season, co-founder and CEO Henry Kerins says.

B League side Chiba Jets were crowned champions in March. Photo: EASL

East Asia Super League still eyeing spot among basketball elite, says chief

League CEO Henry Kerins says first full season has ‘proved the concept’ despite fluctuating attendances, and wants to emulate EuroLeague.

Lin brothers play first pro game together, lead New Taipei Kings to victory

Former NBA sensation Jeremy Lin and younger brother Joseph help lead the New Taipei Kings to victory in East Asian Super League season opener.

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FIBA

Jeremy Lin joins brother Joseph at New Taipei Kings, move ‘a dream come true’

Brothers will play together for first time as professionals in the P League+ and East Asia Super League.

Jeremy Lin (left) and his younger brother Joseph at a pre-game ceremony ahead of a match between their sides in the P League+ last season. Photo: Handout
FIBA

Ex-Bay Area Dragons players and EASL on verge of legal war over team’s demise

Both sides are claiming right to take legal action as group of players blast officials for manner in which contracts were terminated.

Chinese Basketball Association

New Taipei Kings take Bay Area Dragons’ spot in East Asia Super League

Taiwanese P League+ outfit confirmed to be joining regional competition after Bay Area Dragons were abruptly disbanded.

FIBA

East Asia Super League sacks entire Bay Area Dragons team during online meeting

Employees left stunned by move which came just two weeks after team signed five new players and retained eight others.

The Bay Area Dragons were the East Asia Super League’s franchise team. Photo: Handout
FIBA

Bay Area Dragons ‘back for blood’ in East Asia Super League ‘revenge season’

East Asia Super League franchise signs five new players, including Oliver Xu from Asean Basketball League champions Hong Kong Eastern.

The Bay Area Dragons were the fourth guest team to reach the championship series in the PBA’s 47-year history. Photos: Handout
FIBA

Basketball chief throws weight behind East Asia Super League, dismisses rival

Fiba executive director Hagop Khajirian reiterates governing body’s commitment to new regional tournament, highlights ‘exclusive relationship’, and says recognition of Rising East Asia League ‘impossible’.

FIBA

Bay Area Dragons to face region’s best in Hong Kong in EASL’s second season

Hong Kong franchise to play home games at Southorn Stadium in league and PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

Hong Kong basketball star Yang ‘intrigued’ by challenge of playing in Canada

The Canadian, who is part of the Bay Area Dragons franchise, has signed for Winnipeg Sea Bears for the summer.

Glen Yang started in all three games in Japan
FIBA

Chinese basketball bosses planning direct rival to East Asia Super League

New pan-regional competition in East Asia with Chinese Basketball Association teams participation could happen as early as next year.

Abudushalamu Abudurexiti (centre) of Xinjiang Flying Tigers goes for a lay up during the 36th round match against the Beijing Ducks in Beijing on March 17. Photo: Xinhua
FIBA

Basketball: Reid wants Bay Area Dragons stay despite limited minutes

Hong Kong veteran Duncan Reid expecting ‘tougher’ second season in East Asia Super League with contract renewal talks imminent.

FIBA

Dragons’ Yang, Reid laud ‘much better’ East Asia Super League after PBA stint

Bay Area Dragons finish third in ‘Champions Week’ tournament in Japan, with Chinese franchise to regroup for August training camp ahead of first regular season in October.

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