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Damon Jones is likely to be become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of reputed mobsters and other basketball figures. Photo: TNS
NBA

Ex-NBA player Jones to plead guilty in gambling sweep that saw over 30 arrests

Former teammate of LeBron James charged with cashing in on rigged poker games, giving sports bettors non-public injury information about stars.

NBA

NBA checking bids from potential team owners for new Euro league, eye 2027 start

NBA

Wembanyama named NBA MVP finalist for first time, with Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic

NBA

City school invited to compete in NBA Rising Stars Invitational for first time

Jeremy Lin and Lauren Jackson will attend the week-long event in Singapore to support the 12 boys’ and 12 girls’ high-school teams.

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NBA Rising Stars Invitational held its inaugural event in Singapore last June. Photo: NBA
NBA Rising Stars Invitational held its inaugural event in Singapore last June. Photo: NBA
Chinese Basketball Association

Basketball fans outraged as China player faces allegations of age, identity fraud

Chinese Basketball Association to investigate after striking resemblance between Li Yize and a player who has disappeared is pointed out.

Chinese Basketball Association

Ex-NBA star Yao Ming adds financial support to Asian University Basketball League

Other notable investors include Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai, plus owner of Philadelphia 76ers and former co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Chinese Basketball Association

Chinese basketballer Guo Ailun reportedly lost 10 million yuan in investing scam

Guo and his family are allegedly victims of large-scale fraud perpetrated by a close friend, a mainland sports media outlet reports.

Guo Ailun (right) in action for China in 2022, has filed a report with public security authorities in Shenyang in Liaoning province. Photo: AFP
Guo Ailun (right) in action for China in 2022, has filed a report with public security authorities in Shenyang in Liaoning province. Photo: AFP
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

Competition set up by NBA and world governing body Fiba is set to tip off in 2027 with 16 teams, 12 of which will be permanent franchises.

WNBA

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

Co-founder of women’s and men’s event that begins in November says the identities of four more cities will be unveiled in the next few weeks.

From left, Mai Yamamoto, Li Meng, Alyssa Thomas, Nneka Ogwumike and Juste Jocyte are among the women’s basketball stars who had signed up for the upcoming Project B league. Photo: Handout
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.

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
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’.

Hong Kong’s men have continued to slide down the regional rankings, meaning they did not automatically qualify for the Asian Games. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s men have continued to slide down the regional rankings, meaning they did not automatically qualify for the Asian Games. Photo: Handout
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.

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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.

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
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