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

NBA

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

NBA

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

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.

Yang Hansen attempts to shoot during the Fiba 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifiers game between China and Japan earlier this month. Photo: AFP
Yang Hansen attempts to shoot during the Fiba 2027 Basketball World Cup qualifiers game between China and Japan earlier this month. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James earned a league-record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection last year. Photo: Reuters
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James earned a league-record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection last year. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat. Photo: AP
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.

Lin Bingsheng (right) of Zhejiang Lions goes for a lay-up against Shanghai Sharks in the finals of the CBA 2025-2026 season, won by the Sharks. Photo: Xinhua
Lin Bingsheng (right) of Zhejiang Lions goes for a lay-up against Shanghai Sharks in the finals of the CBA 2025-2026 season, won by the Sharks. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

China’s Shuyu Yang (right) dribbling against the Czech Republic at the Fiba Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament in Wuhan, in March. Photo: AFP
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
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.

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.

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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.

New York Knicks fans cheer during the watch party at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against San Antonio Spurs last Friday. Photo: Getty Images
New York Knicks fans cheer during the watch party at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against San Antonio Spurs last Friday. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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.

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.

Sum Lai-ki and her Heep Yunn School teammates are heading to Singapore to take part in the NBA Rising Stars Invitational. Photo: Handout
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.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said major football clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan and AC Milan have been approached to form franchises for the European league. Photo: EPA
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said major football clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan and AC Milan have been approached to form franchises for the European league. Photo: EPA
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.

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 star Stephen Curry announced his new partnership in a series of social media posts. Photo: Instagram/stephencurry30
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