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China lost to Japan at the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers on home soil on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Fiba

China face crunch clash against Chinese Taipei in Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers

Team suffered a humiliating defeat to Japan on home soil and sit bottom of the group, meaning they have to win the match on Monday.

NBA

LeBron James bids farewell to Lakers as NBA free agency drama unfolds

NBA

Chinese basketball fans in disbelief as NBA star Kyrie Irving makes a home visit

NBA

After missing out on Giannis deal, Brown offers to play in CBA for US$400 million

‘Get ready to learn Mandarin, buddy,’ says visiting Boston Celtics star, who jokingly offers to play for four Chinese clubs at once.

Jaylen Brown, who is visiting China, was recently mentioned in trade talks as the Celtics attempted to lure Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Photo: Handout
Jaylen Brown, who is visiting China, was recently mentioned in trade talks as the Celtics attempted to lure Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Photo: Handout
NBA

NBA MVP Antetokounmpo joining Miami Heat in blockbuster trade, reports say

Milwaukee Bucks will get four players, plus three first-round picks, and other picks in deal that also sends Bobby Portis to Florida.

Chinese Basketball Association

Promotion, relegation system to return to China’s basketball leagues, sources say

Move will pave way for repeat National Basketball League champions Hong Kong Bulls to play in CBA; NBL to serve as second-tier competition.

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NBA

New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years

Jalen Brunson scored 45 points to set a team record for points in a Finals game and was also named the most valuable player.

The New York Knicks celebrate after defeating the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2026 NBA Championship. Photo: Reuters
The New York Knicks celebrate after defeating the San Antonio Spurs to win the 2026 NBA Championship. Photo: Reuters
NBA

New York Knicks head to San Antonio on brink of first NBA title in 53 years

Only one team have overcome a 3-1 series deficit – LeBron James’ 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers recovered to beat the ⁠Golden State Warriors.

Chinese Basketball Association

Chinese women’s basketball team captain vows to ‘fight 200%’ for World Cup gold

Yang Shuyu, who plays for in the Australian league, aims to outdo elder sister Yang Liwei, who led China to silver at the previous World Cup.

NBA

New York Knicks stun San Antonio Spurs with greatest-ever NBA Finals comeback

The team lead the series 3-1 and move within one win of claiming their first championship since 1973 after winning 107-106.

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (#8) makes the game-winning tip shot against San Antonio Spurs. Photo: Reuters
Chinese Basketball Association

Teen behind China basketball fraud handed 3-year ban, teams stripped of titles

Zhang Hanbo created a younger alias and conned country’s coaches into picking him for national under-18 squad as Li Yize.

A side-by-side comparison circulated on social media highlighted the striking resemblance between Li Yize (left) and Zhang Hanbo (right). Photo: Internet
A side-by-side comparison circulated on social media highlighted the striking resemblance between Li Yize (left) and Zhang Hanbo (right). Photo: Internet
NBA

NBA Finals: Wembanyama finally fires as Spurs down Knicks in Game 3

Victor Wembanyama dominates in New York to drag San Antonio back into best-of-seven series.

NBA

NBA Finals: sky-high ticket costs fail to cool Madison Square Garden cauldron

‘World’s Most Famous Arena’ will still be packed to the rafters as New York Knicks bring home a 2-0 lead against San Antonio Spurs.

NBA

NBA Finals: Brunson scores, Wembanyama misses, Knicks take 2-game lead over Spurs

Jalen Brunson out-duels Victor Wembanyama to send New York home on the verge of a championship.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (left) celebrates a three pointer with centre Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half of Game 2. Photo: AP
Chinese Basketball Association

Hong Kong students vowing to play ‘fast and smart’ during AUBL contest in China

One of the six newcomers in the university basketball league, Chinese University of Hong Kong will compete in the 12-team event this summer.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong students (from left) Yip Mau-shing, Luo Haoyuan, and Kevin Choi. Photo: Handout
The Chinese University of Hong Kong students (from left) Yip Mau-shing, Luo Haoyuan, and Kevin Choi. Photo: Handout
NBA

Hong Kong school’s pride at being invited to play in NBA Rising Stars event

Heep Yunn School to get opportunity to see what ‘absolute highest standard looks like’ in Singapore tournament.

NBA

NBA ‘very much on schedule’ with European league plans says commissioner

Final bids from franchises due at the end of June with the project set to launch in 2027, following ‘record interest’ from potential investors.

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NBA

NBA Finals: Wembanyama says Knicks’ win in Game 1 not complicated, ‘I was bad’

Jalen Brunson scores 30 points as New York come from behind to stun Spurs in San Antonio.

Jalen Brunson drove the New York Knicks to an improbable comeback in Game 1. Photo: Getty Images
Jalen Brunson drove the New York Knicks to an improbable comeback in Game 1. Photo: Getty Images
NBA

New York Knicks aim to end 53-year title drought against Spurs in NBA Finals

New York franchise, who have not won since 1973, enter Finals on 11-game winning streak while young San Antonio side are ahead of schedule.

NBA

NBA star Curry ends trainer free agency, signs with Chinese sportswear firm Li Ning

Golden State Warriors guard announces deal on social media, hails partnership with company ‘rooted in sports and innovation’.

NBA

Wembanyama eyes ‘childhood dream’ after helping Spurs stun Thunder in NBA playoffs

Frenchman’s 22-point haul is cornerstone of another superb display as San Antonio stun reigning champions to clinch Western Conference Finals.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama reacts after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the NBA Western Conference finals on Saturday. Photo: Imagn Images
Fiba

War in Middle East leaves South China facing basketball fixtures pile-up

Moving Basketball Champions League Asia to October could see competition clash with domestic league in Hong Kong.

South China will have a busy start to their 2026-27 season after winning the Basketball Champions League Asia - East. Photo: Handout
South China will have a busy start to their 2026-27 season after winning the Basketball Champions League Asia - East. Photo: Handout
NBA

Wembanyama’s dominant showing in Spurs win attributed to Shaolin Temple stint

French NBA star spent 10 days with monks in China last June, when he learned kung fu and meditation in system centred on focus and balance.

Chinese Basketball Association

Chinese basketball team gets 3-year ban for match-fixing; GM, player out for life

Women’s Chinese Basketball Association side Inner Mongolia Nongxin stripped of 2023-24 season results, can return to league in 2029.

NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeats as NBA MVP

First guard to win consecutive awards since Steph Curry and 14th player in league history with back-to-back titles.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passes the ball over Los Angeles Lakers counterpart Austin Reaves. Photo: Reuters
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