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South China’s recruits (from left) Leung Shiu-wah, Dominic Gilbert, Glen Yang and Tsai Choi-kwan flanking coach Lo Yi-ting. Photo: Handout
FIBA

South China call on some old hands as they start Champions League Asia campaign

Hong Kong side will take on Mongolian club Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos, and Taiwanese teams New Taipei Kings and Taoyuan Pauian Pilots next week.

NBA

NBA Europe gets US$1 billion bids, with more than 120 investors showing interest

WNBA

Chinese city to be named among 7 host cities for new basketball league Project B

East Asia Super League

Third title triumph has Hong Kong Eastern eyeing regional basketball tests

Domestic champions looking to challenge some of Asia’s best after claiming A1 Division crown.

Hong Kong Eastern captain Adam Xu is looking forward to the challenge that awaits. Photo: Hong Kong Eastern
Hong Kong Eastern captain Adam Xu is looking forward to the challenge that awaits. Photo: Hong Kong Eastern
WNBA

US basketball star Candace Parker grateful for chance to play in mainland China

Two-time Olympic gold medallist retired in 2024, now pursues hugely successful post-playing career but receives ‘vicious’ abuse as TV analyst.

WNBA

WNBA, players’ union agree ‘groundbreaking’ 7-year labour deal

The agreement increases the salary cap from US$1.5 million to US$7 million and will adjust annually based on league and team revenue growth.

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FIBA

China qualify for Women’s Basketball World Cup, but ‘want to be a better team’

Gong Luming’s side qualify before beating Czech Republic for third win of play-in tournament in Wuhan but he says ‘tougher tests lie ahead’.

Guard Wang Siyu (left) scored nine consecutive points to seal China’s win over the Czech Republic at the Fiba World Cup qualifying tournament in Wuhan on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Guard Wang Siyu (left) scored nine consecutive points to seal China’s win over the Czech Republic at the Fiba World Cup qualifying tournament in Wuhan on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong basketball ‘not giving up’ on Asian Games spot, top official says

Governing body’s chairman Chan Chi-hung says they have written to organisers stating a ‘strong desire to participate’.

Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China

Make Hong Kong basketball China’s G League to save sport in city, local star says

Domestic clubs should join forces with Chinese Basketball Association counterparts, according to Canadian international Tyler Kepkay.

FIBA

China’s big four back for another shot at reaching Women’s Basketball World Cup

Han Xu, Li Yueru, Zhang Ziyu and Liu Yutong give coach Gong Luming plenty of height for six-team tournament in Wuhan.

Han Xu (right) is back for China after the end of her season with Perth Lynx. Photo: Xinhua
Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China

Naturalised players, expanded league among ideas to ‘save’ Hong Kong basketball

City teams’ failure to make the cut for Asian Games will mean a rethink on how to improve the sport – but it may not be all doom and gloom.

Hong Kong’s Tsang Cham-yuen tries to shoot against New Zealand’s Taylor Britt during their Fiba Asia Cup qualifier in February last year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tsang Cham-yuen tries to shoot against New Zealand’s Taylor Britt during their Fiba Asia Cup qualifier in February last year. Photo: Elson Li
Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong players ‘sad but not surprised’ after learning about Games axe

Members men’s and women’s basketball teams react to news city will not be involved in the Asian Games in Japan later this year.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games basketball axe leaves Hong Kong teams on the outside looking in

Number of men’s and women’s sides for 2026 Games in Japan cut to 12 with Fiba rankings to be used to select who will play.

FIBA

Basketball world body apologises to China after calling win over Japan ‘sneaky’

Use of the word on Fiba’s social media posts after World Cup qualifier sparks anger, leading to changes and an official apology.

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Zhao Jiwei (front) and his China teammates celebrate after their win over Japan at the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Okinawa on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
FIBA

Hong Kong’s South China face tough start in return to elite regional competition

Domestic champions to play three home matches in four days in the qualifying stages of the Basketball Champions League Asia in April.

South China guard Kelvin Tsang (right) says the chance to play against full-time professionals will be a “very special experience”. Photo: Handout
South China guard Kelvin Tsang (right) says the chance to play against full-time professionals will be a “very special experience”. Photo: Handout
Chinese Basketball Association

Meet the Chinese teenager already being compared to NBA star Victor Wembanyama

Cao Xichen, 14, is a towering 7ft 2in tall and has been raising eyebrows with her performances despite only taking up the game 3 months ago.

Basketball Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong basketball chairman Norman Chan steps down after 35 years at the helm

Departure comes months before deadline for National Sports Associations to meet new Code of Governance requirements that included term limits.

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NBA

Chinese players lack ‘survival instinct’ needed to thrive in NBA, Yao says

Former Houston Rockets star tells mainland TV show he thinks the safety net provided to Chinese players at home has negative impact.

Yao Ming has opened up on why he thinks some Chinese players might struggle when trying to succeed in the US. Photo: AFP
Yao Ming has opened up on why he thinks some Chinese players might struggle when trying to succeed in the US. Photo: AFP
East Asia Super League

Hong Kong Eastern face uphill task to qualify for first EASL playoffs

The players have to beat Utsunomiya Brex by 10 points or more at Southorn Stadium and hope other results go their way to make it to Macau.

NBA

Chinese prospect Yang Hansen makes NBA Rising Stars team at All-Star Weekend

The Portland Trail Blazers player joins Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe and Kon Knueppel at the three-game mini-tournament.

NBA

LeBron James misses out as an NBA All-Star Game starter for first time in 21 years

The 10 starters comprise of five players from the Western Conference and five from the Eastern Conference.

LeBron James (right) has been named as an All-Star Game starter in every season since 2005. Photo: AFP
NBA

EuroLeague boss slams NBA’s ambitious European plan as ‘bit of a broken record’

‘We know how Europe functions,’ says league CEO as US body starts pitch to investors, clubs with a target start of October next year.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver was in Berlin on Thursday to watch the Orlando Magic (blue) beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-111 at Uber Arena. Photo: dpa
NBA commissioner Adam Silver was in Berlin on Thursday to watch the Orlando Magic (blue) beat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-111 at Uber Arena. Photo: dpa
Chinese Basketball Association

‘Death, taxes, Chinese basketball’ certainties in life, match fixer told friend

US prosecutors charge 26 involved in sweeping transnational conspiracy, say scheme started with Chinese Basketball Association, spread to NCAA.

United States

US charges 26 people with rigging college, Chinese basketball games

Prosecutors said the scheme involved 39 players, millions of dollars in wagers on fixed games and hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes.

WNBA

New basketball league Project B to play tournament in Tokyo featuring WNBA stars

Japan will be one of seven stops on global circuit season, with the organisation announcing the men’s players later this year.

Alyssa Thomas (left) is expected to play in Tokyo, one of seven stops on Project B’s global circuit season. Photo: Getty Images
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