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Basketball fans turned out in force for the 2026 NBA China Games in Macau on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
Chinese NBA legend Yao Ming was spotted in the crowd at The Venetian Arena. Photo: Elson Li
The Rockets’ Kevin Durant takes a shot against Dallas Mavericks in the first game of the NBA China Games in Macau on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
NBA

NBA China Games: no Kyrie Irving yet, but Mavericks, Rockets still put on a show

Point guard still to return from injury break, but fans still enjoyed an entertaining contest as well as a look at famous faces on sidelines.

NBA

NBA China Games draw fans from near and far, Irving just one of the star attractions

NBA

Homebodies Portland tipped to face well-travelled Pacers in 2027 NBA China Games

NBA

NBA star Kyrie Irving’s deep connection with China a case of ‘paying it forward’

Dallas Mavericks star guard gets bulk of attention in build-up to NBA China Games in Macau thanks to personal, professional ties to the nation.

Kyrie Irving goes for the shot at a fan event during his "The Return" promotional visit to Chengdu with Chinese brand Anta in June. Photo: AFP
Kyrie Irving goes for the shot at a fan event during his "The Return" promotional visit to Chengdu with Chinese brand Anta in June. Photo: AFP
NBA

Hangzhou launch for Project B in January just part of busy Chinese sports year

Newly founded basketball league will be preceded next week by return of NBA China Games in Macau, many other sports events till end of 2027.

Asian Games 2026

China’s ‘invincible’ Zhang helps women’s basketball team claim bronze at Asian Games

The 19-year-old is already taller than NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and recently impressed WNBA star Caitlin Clark at the World Cup.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Tennis bosses hail Victoria Park revamp plans, eye WTA, ATP 500 tournaments

The decades-old facilities in Causeway Bay are to be redeveloped into an all-weather, multi-purpose venue in the years to come.

Victoria Park has been home to tennis in Hong Kong since the 1980s. Photo: Eugene Lee
Victoria Park has been home to tennis in Hong Kong since the 1980s. Photo: Eugene Lee
NBA

NBA star Curry visits Hong Kong school, gives tips on dealing with self-doubt

Back in the city for the first time in a decade, four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry shares some tips for success with Tuen Mun children.

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Fiba

China women reach basketball World Cup last 8, but fans fret over depth, fatigue

Han Xu leads way again in win over Puerto Rico but now faces two New York Liberty teammates in tough French team – with only 19 hours of rest.

Fiba

Han stars again as China women seal second group spot at basketball World Cup

WNBA centre scores second double-double in two days as teen sensation Zhang Ziyu chips in to set up quarter-final qualifier with Puerto Rico.

China’s Han Xu takes on the Italian defence in their World Cup Group D win in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. Photo: AP
Fiba

Zhang Ziyu, China’s towering teenage World Cup sensation, ‘just a little girl’

Teammate Han Xu’s view echoed by WNBA star Caitlin Clark, who says 19-year-old is a ‘wonderful player’ and there is more to her than her size.

China’s Zhang Ziyu stands out in women’s basketball, as she does here against the Czech Republic, even in a sport where height matters. Photo: AP
China’s Zhang Ziyu stands out in women’s basketball, as she does here against the Czech Republic, even in a sport where height matters. Photo: AP
Fiba

China get women’s basketball World Cup campaign back on track, Italy scare US

Centre Han Xu leads way as China edge Czech Republic in overtime thriller, but fail to get most out of teenage sensation Zhang Ziyu.

Fiba

‘Adults playing against children’: China’s Zhang is a towering presence at World Cup

The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match.

Chinese Basketball Association

Play-off win by Hong Kong Bulls no guarantee of CBA league spot

To win promotion, a team in second tier must finish in top two of NBL, beat a CBA team in a play-off and then be screened by China officials.

Hong Kong Bulls celebrate winning their final match against Changsha in the 2025 National Basketball League. Photo: Xinhua
Fiba

Chinese basketball players aiming to reach new heights at Fiba Women’s World Cup

Campaign starts against the US, but Dallas Wings player Li Yueru will miss the tournament after her passport was lost in the post.

Teams at the World Cup will have to navigate around and over some of the tallest women on the planet, including China’s 19-year-old Zhang Ziyu. Photo: Xinhua
Teams at the World Cup will have to navigate around and over some of the tallest women on the planet, including China’s 19-year-old Zhang Ziyu. Photo: Xinhua
Fiba

Teen spectator in VIP seat hauled out after hurling basketball at China players

NBA star Yang Hansen scores buzzer-beating shot to beat Lebanon in World Cup Asian qualifier and keep team on track for global showpiece.

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.

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Fiba

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

Defeats against Uruguay and New Zealand leave Guo Shiqiang’s side with much to think about before they face Qatar and Lebanon next week.

China's Li Hongquan (left) drives for a layup in his team's 19-point loss against Uruguay in Foshan, Guangdong, on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
China's Li Hongquan (left) drives for a layup in his team's 19-point loss against Uruguay in Foshan, Guangdong, on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese Basketball Association

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

The 30-year-old two-time Asian Games gold medallist listed out physical attributes, values and abilities required for any potential partner.

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.

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.

Asian University Basketball League CEO Jay Li Jintian (right) watching a match at Binjiang Gymnasium this week. Photo: Handout
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.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Chen Tiancan (middle) guided his team to a 79-77 win over Peking University in the Asian University Basketball League on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Chen Tiancan (middle) guided his team to a 79-77 win over Peking University in the Asian University Basketball League on Thursday. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

Chinese University head coach Lam Chi-fai (centre) shouts instructions to his players during their thumping defeat at the hands of Peking University. Photo: AUBL
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