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Yang Hansen (left) in action for Portland Trail Blazers in Memphis. Photo: Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
NBA

China’s Yang Hansen makes first NBA start for Portland Trail Blazers

‘His beginning wasn’t great, but he finished the game better,’ coach says.

NBA

After NBA’s return, China calls for foreign investment in domestic basketball

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WNBA

Women’s NBA and players’ union extend CBA deadline to January 9 as talks continue

WNBA

WNBA players pushing for bigger share of league’s revenue, lockout looming

Stalled contract talks threaten to disrupt 2026 season, with players demanding revenue sharing rather than fixed salary increases.

The league has proposed increasing the maximum salary from $250,000 to $1.1 million. Photo: AP
The league has proposed increasing the maximum salary from $250,000 to $1.1 million. Photo: AP
NBA

Portland Trail Blazers coach Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

NBA hall of famer is accused of conspiring with the mafia, charged with fraud and money-laundering conspiracy.

2025 National Games

National Games: Hong Kong basketball captain ‘ready to go’ against Shanghai

New skipper Ivan Yang says team have prepared well and, although underdogs, are looking forward to playing before a home crowd.

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NBA

NBA star Lin learning to live without ‘the buzz’, looks forward to new challenges

Former New York Knicks star missing sport but adjusting to retirement, says inaccurate preconceptions still exist around Asian talents.

Former basketballer Jeremy Lin, seen here at Rosewood Hotel in Hong Kong, is juggling running a fund and a not-for-profit foundation. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Former basketballer Jeremy Lin, seen here at Rosewood Hotel in Hong Kong, is juggling running a fund and a not-for-profit foundation. Photo: Jonathan Wong
East Asia Super League

Eastern opt against 3-front campaign, will focus on regional, domestic glory

Hong Kong Eastern have ended their involvement in the Philippines Basketball Association Commissioner’s Cup to limit their travel commitments.

NBA

NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits career-high 55 in Thunder double overtime win

Oklahoma City become first club in league history to go into double overtime in their first two games of a campaign.

NBA

Billups, Rozier charged in illegal sports betting and ‘mind-boggling’ fraud case

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier swept up in case involving Mafia and rigged poker games.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks with forward Deni Avdija during Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo: Reuters
NBA

Yang Hansen reflects on areas where he’s ‘not good enough’ after NBA debut

Chinese 20-year-old opens up on low-key start to life with Portland Trail Blazers, as new team lose home opener to Minnesota Timberwolves.

Yang Hansen leaves the court during the first half in his NBA debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo: Getty Images
Yang Hansen leaves the court during the first half in his NBA debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo: Getty Images
NBA

NBA: Spurs’ Wembanyama scores 40 in triumphant return, spoils Flagg’s debut

San Antonio down Dallas Mavericks 125-92, while VJ Edgecombe makes historic rookie debut, scoring most points since Wilt Chamberlain in 1959.

NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Rockets in season-opening thriller

Defending champions need triple overtime to get past new-look Houston side who almost ruin banner day.

NBA

Collectors all chasing Flagg’s NBA rookie card, but should you sell or keep it?

The one-of-one card featuring Flagg’s autograph and debut patch will be highly sought after, and could sell for millions straight away.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg (centre) shoots against Christian Koloko of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half of a pre-season game. Photo: Getty Images
NBA

NBA bosses overwhelmingly back Thunder to repeat as league champions

Survey of team general managers finds 70 per cent back Oklahoma City to retain crown, with Cleveland and Denver a distant second.

If Oklahoma City Thunder are to win the NBA Finals again, guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will need to be at the top of his game. Photo: Reuters
If Oklahoma City Thunder are to win the NBA Finals again, guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will need to be at the top of his game. Photo: Reuters
NBA

Nets ditch China’s Zeng days after disappointing Macau outing against Suns

Brooklyn Nets waive Zeng Fanbo, who appeared in only one of team’s three pre-season matches.

WNBA

WNBA game in China could happen ‘very soon’, NBA boss Adam Silver says

But the league boss says discussions over the WNBA collective bargaining agreement need to be resolved first.

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NBA China games

Tourism boost for Macau as NBA games, concerts help hotels hit 90% occupancy rates

Many tourists had come from both the mainland and abroad specifically for the events, while same-day visitors also came for peripheral activities.

A giant inflatable basketball promoting the NBA China Games pre-season match between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns at the Venetian arena in Macau on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
A giant inflatable basketball promoting the NBA China Games pre-season match between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns at the Venetian arena in Macau on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
NBA

NBA China Games: Celtics, Trail Blazers thrown into mix of teams coming next

With Macau to host eight more matches over the next four years, the team line-up beyond next year’s fixture remains a hot topic.

NBA China games

Exclusive | Nets beat Suns to tie NBA China Games series, Mavericks, Rockets up next

Fans at Macau’s Venetian Arena watch Brooklyn square pre-season series with Phoenix, but can look forward to Texas blockbuster in year’s time.

NBA

As China hosts NBA, ex-All-Star says game is more exciting now – but has 1 flaw

Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond debate the current state of NBA as pre-season matches take place in Macau.

Cam Thomas (left) of the Brooklyn Nets and Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns during an NBA pre-season game in Macau on Friday. Photo: Karma Lo
NBA

Zeng urged to remain positive after low-key debut in Nets loss to Suns

Zeng Fanbo spent more than 10 minutes on the court at The Venetian Arena in Macau, but did not manage a shot.

Brooklyn Nets player Zeng Fanbo speaks to the media after making his debut against the Phoenix Suns in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
Brooklyn Nets player Zeng Fanbo speaks to the media after making his debut against the Phoenix Suns in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
2025 National Games

Hong Kong hosting National Games could be the start of ‘bigger’ things for basketball

City officials say just playing host to better sides will not only improve the team but also lead to more tournaments in the future.

NBA China games

Phoenix Suns shine in Macau as the NBA makes a star-studded return to China

Stars of stage, screen and sports among fans in a packed Venetian Arena treated to an evening of singing, dancing and sparkling basketball.

NBA China games

NBA China Games return as Phoenix Suns surge back to beat Brooklyn Nets in Macau

Chinese international Zeng Fanbo makes Nets debut, but Suns recover to win the first NBA game in China in six years.

The Brooklyn Nets (in white) and the Phoenix Suns put on a show at Macau’s Venetian Arena on Friday. Photo: Karma Lo
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