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CBA (Chinese Basketball Association)
The Chinese Basketball Association, often abbreviated as CBA, is the first-tier professional men's basketball league in China. It is widely regarded as the pre-eminent professional men's basketball league in Asia. The league is commonly known by fans as the CBA, and this acronym is even used in Chinese on a regular basis. A few Chinese players who competed in the CBA in the early stages of their careers – including Wang Zhizhi, Mengke Bateer, Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, and Sun Yue – have also played in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The defending champions from the 2016-17 season were the Xinjiang Flying Tigers.
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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NBA China games

Editorial | NBA’s Macau games are a bright spot amid US-China tensions

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.

Brooklyn Nets have waived Zeng Fanbo (centre) days after he played against the Phoenix Suns in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
NBA

NBA boss Adam Silver calls new deal with CBA a ‘transformational partnership’

Multi-year agreement covers development of players, coaches and referees, with opportunities for national teams to compete in US competitions.

NBA

Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen faces great expectations in Portland, back home

The 20-year-old faces inevitable comparisons to NBA legend Yao Ming and will be brought in slowly, but he is ‘right there in the mix’.

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National Basketball League (China)

Hong Kong Bulls celebrate winning mainland China’s NBL, but now clock is ticking

Players told they can have only 20-day break, with Bulls’ next challenge fast approaching.

Hong Kong Bulls lift the NBL trophy after successfully defending their title in Changsha. Photo: Handout
NBA

Chinese basketballer Zeng Fanbo to sign deal with Brooklyn Nets, report says

The 22-year-old is set to sign contract with the Eastern Conference that could see him play in the G League with their affiliate team.

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China’s top basketball comp may beckon for Hong Kong Bulls, in rarity for city

Bulls closer to being able to join Chinese Basketball Association’s highest tier, but need to find a suitable venue.

Tsinghua University

‘Bigger party’ next year for Asian University basketball event as NCCU win crown

AUBL CEO says next season likely to feature 15-16 teams playing home and away matches, ending with ‘Elite Eight’ knockout event in one city.

Cheerleaders perform before the Asian University Basketball League final at Binjiang Gymnasium in Hangzhou on Sunday. Photo: AUBL
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong basketball college team blame system for Asian University event showing

Non-release of regular starters, poor development, coach shortage among reasons for University of Hong Kong finishing last, they say.

HKU star player Ryan Chak (left) was the only regular starter who played in the Asian University Basketball League in Hangzhou. Photo: AUBL
NBA

March Madness? Asian college basketball looks to copy US pizazz to widen appeal

University tournament’s chief executive wants to create more ‘sportainment’ in mould of United States’ NCAA.

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Hong Kong Bulls set for Kai Tak home ground if they reach play-off final

Concerns that reigning champions would lose home advantage appear to be over after Southorn Stadium deemed not up to standard.

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China’s basketball players find positives in agonising Fiba Asia Cup final loss

Hu Mingxuan misses potential game-winner in dying seconds as Australia clinch a three-peat in Jeddah.

Hu Mingxuan of China glances at the Asia Cup trophy after his side’s loss in the final to Australia. Photo: Xinhua
FIBA

China head coach praises team’s togetherness after reaching Fiba Asia Cup final

Victory over New Zealand on Saturday means a meeting with two-time defending champions Australia in Saudi Arabia showpiece.

China duo Wang Junjie (right) and Li Xiangbo celebrate after their Fiba Asia Cup semi-final victory over New Zealand. Photo: Xinhua
FIBA

China basketball team ‘earn respect’ as they reach first Asia Cup semi in decade

Tough victory over South Korea earns Guo Shiqiang’s men a clash with New Zealand in the last four – and highest finish since 2015.

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Hong Kong Bulls race against time to find venue for Chinese basketball play-offs

Bulls left without a viable arena as Wan Chai’s Southorn Stadium is ruled not up to standard.

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China consumption

Passion, pride and live pigs: inside China’s booming local basketball league

Zhejiang’s new league – dubbed the ‘ZheBA’ – is part of a wave of Chinese sports leagues going viral by tapping into local pride and culture.

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A pair of chickens are driven around the court in a remote control car during a ZheBA game in Taizhou, Zhejiang province on July 18. The amateur basketball league often uses games to promote cities’ local produce and livestock. Photo: Handout
FIBA

Fiba Asia Cup: fans think China’s men ‘all set up for failure’ with Zhou missing

Head coach Guo Shiqiang concerned as absences, including the former Houston Rockets man, mount up.

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Hong Kong pair Oliver Xu and Ma Kong-san drafted into CBA league

Xu and Ma are the seventh and eighth players from the city to reach the league, following the likes of Poon Chi-ho, Duncan Reid, Lo Yi-ting.

NBA

Chinese centre Yang to skip Fiba Asia Cup to work on his game with Portland

CBA lauded for placing player’s long-term development first after scheduling conflict between Trail Blazers’ camps and the Fiba event.

Houston Rockets’ Jermaine Samuels Jr (left) tries to steal the ball from Portland Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen during an NBA Summer League game last week. Photo: AP
FIBA

Furious Chinese fans turn on teen Zhang Ziyu after shock basketball loss to Japan

Defeat in semi-final of Fiba Women’s Asia Cup marks stunning fall from grace for defending champions, and fans don’t hold back.

China’s Zhang Ziyu heads back down the court during her side’s semi-final against Japan in Shenzhen. Photo: AFP
Trending in China

Zhang Ziyu, China’s ‘strategic nuclear weapon’, on verge of medal on senior debut

The towering sensation is ranked joint third in the Asia Cup for points per game, despite averaging only 13.8 minutes of court time.

FIBA

Chinese basketball sensation receives mixed reviews in competitive debut

Zhang Ziyu hits 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and one block during 110-59 win over Indonesia in Shenzhen.

Chinese Basketball Association to bring back promotion, relegation amid expansion

Governing body also plans to expand midseason CBA Cup, and NBL champions Hong Kong Bulls could be among the first teams to benefit.

Hong Kong Bulls staff and players display their championship rings before the National Basketball League opener at Southorn Stadium last Saturday. Photo: Handout
NBA

Yang ‘just that good’ he could start game right now, Trail Blazers coach says

Portland head coach Chauncey Billups hints at Summer League debut for Chinese 20-year-old Yang Hansen.

Portland Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen responds to a question as Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups (left) looks on during a news conference on Friday. Photo: AP
Doping in sport

2 Americans test positive for doping in top Chinese basketball league

Montrezl Dashay Harrell and Troy Akeem Gillenwater had substance found in cannabis in their systems.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s Wu on overcoming the odds to chase professional basketball dream

Rex Wu hopes a move to Hong Kong Bulls will help him achieve his goal of becoming a professional in elite leagues.

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