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MPBL champions Abra Weavers will tip off the season opener against Hong Kong Eastern in Cebu on October 3. Photo: Handout
East Asia Super League

Pacquiao-founded league to join East Asia Super League as new partner next season

Abra Weavers, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League champions, will compete in 2026-27 EASL season, which starts in first week of October.

Fiba

China’s basketball men warm up for World Cup qualifiers with back-to-back losses

Chinese Basketball Association

Chinese basketball star Wang Siyu’s strict dating criteria ‘truly eye-opening’

Asian University Basketball League

Typhoon Dolphin brings early end to AUBL, but future bright for NCAA-wannabe

Asian University Basketball League cut short with final still to play, but coaches see nothing but good in expanded competition.

Xu Xitong of Tsinghua University drives to the basket during an Asian University Basketball League game against Waseda University. Photo: Getty Images
Xu Xitong of Tsinghua University drives to the basket during an Asian University Basketball League game against Waseda University. Photo: Getty Images
Asian University Basketball League

AUBL aims to be ‘most recognisable Asian basketball property in the world’: CEO

Co-founder Jay Li Jintian says Asian University Basketball League is growing healthily, with revenue and number of teams set to double.

Chinese Basketball Association

Future of Chinese basketball seen as bright, despite failure to find new Yao Ming

Senior figures in Asian University Basketball League believe there is enough talent coming through for China to retake top spot in region.

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Asian University Basketball League

Defending AUBL champions National Chengchi University hold on to make final four

Taiwan students see off determined challenge of Yonsei University to make semi-finals of Asian University Basketball League.

National Chengchi University’s Chen Chun-wei (centre) finished the game with nine points and eight rebounds. Photo: AUBL
National Chengchi University’s Chen Chun-wei (centre) finished the game with nine points and eight rebounds. Photo: AUBL
Asian University Basketball League

Asian University Basketball League toughest college event: coach of holders NCCU

Playing in such big events helps players prepare for professional careers, says Fan Keng-hsiang, whose team have not lost over two years.

Asian University Basketball League

Hong Kong students humbled on opening day of Asian University Basketball League

Chinese University side hammered 101-59 by taller, bigger, stronger Peking opponents in Hangzhou.

NBA

LeBron James hoping to bring some title magic to Philadelphia 76ers

James looking to become first player in NBA history to win a championship with four different clubs.

Joel Embiid (left) and LeBron James will be teammates at the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Photo: TNS
NBA

Watch China’s Chen soar over 6 people, stun Shaq in Dunkman season opener

The Zhejiang native has crowd on their feet after leaping almost seven feet with between-the-legs dunk at contest’s inaugural event in Atlanta.

Chen Dengxing, here at a World Streetball Championship event, shocked the crowd and Shaquille O’Neal at the Dunkman season opener. Photo: Instagram/quai54wsc
Chen Dengxing, here at a World Streetball Championship event, shocked the crowd and Shaquille O’Neal at the Dunkman season opener. Photo: Instagram/quai54wsc
NBA

On This Day | Chinese NBA star Yao Ming retires from basketball in 2011 – SCMP archive

On this day 15 years ago, one of China’s first global sports stars retired from basketball but insisted he would not completely leave it.

NBA

Yang Hansen’s health sparks debate over NBA and Chinese national team commitments

Portland Trail Blazers centre missed the Summer League match against the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas due to a flare-up of chronic eczema.

Chinese Basketball Association

Foreign player with CBA champions Shanghai Sharks faces ban after doping violation

According to reports, any punishment for newly crowned champion’s American centre will not include the team being stripped of their title.

Hassan Whiteside plays for Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. 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.

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

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

Four-time champion ‌and league’s all-time leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the team.

NBA

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

Shanghai fan whose social media account is named after Dallas Mavericks star posts video that sparks widespread envy, claims of being AI.

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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.

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
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.

⁠New York Knicks hold a 3-1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs and are looking to clinch their first ⁠NBA title since 1973. Photo: AP
⁠New York Knicks hold a 3-1 lead over the San Antonio Spurs and are looking to clinch their first ⁠NBA title since 1973. Photo: AP
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.

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
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