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26 Aug 1989

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

After China’s Messi divorce, football counts cost of own-goal in Hong Kong

With Lionel Messi’s club Inter Miami condemned and his Argentina national team no longer welcome, past rows involving NBA and WTA offer clues as to what those involved risk losing.

2 Mar 2024 - 12:39AM

NBA

Chinese fans celebrate James Harden’s move to Los Angeles Clippers

1 Nov 2023 - 12:59PM

NBA

Will NBA’s Harden return for 76ers after ‘Morey is a liar’ comments in China?

30 Oct 2023 - 5:58PM

NBA

Chinese fans back Harden after point guard skips 76ers practice amid trade demand

Coach Nick Nurse could not explain Harden’s absence on Wednesday, which comes amid trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers.

19 Oct 2023 - 3:30PM

The 76ers have had discussions with the Los Angeles Clippers centered around James Harden. Photo: TNS

NBA

NBA’s Irving arrives in China for tour, mobbed by fans at airport

Kyrie Irving touches down in Xiamen to kick off promotional tour for new shoe in partnership with Anta, which was released in China on Friday.

18 Sep 2023 - 7:15PM

Timepieces

Why Richard Mille watches are known as ‘the billionaire’s handshake’

The watch brand ‘shook the industry’ with the ambitious price of its first timepiece in 2001 – now it sits among top 6 in the world by sales, and is sported by the rich and famous

24 Nov 2023 - 2:10PM

NBA

NBA’s Harden fined US$100,000 for threat in China not to play for ‘liar’ Morey

League hands James Harden the maximum fine after his claim that ‘Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organisation that he’s a part of’ during a visit to China.

23 Aug 2023 - 10:30AM

James Harden had pointed the finger at the Philadelphia 76ers in the belief that they reneged on trading him. Photo: AP

NBA

NBA launches inquiry into Harden calling Morey ‘liar’ in China

James Harden raised concerns at NBA league office after saying of Daryl Morey in Beijing he would ‘never be a part of an organisation he’s part of’.

20 Aug 2023 - 11:53AM

SCMP Highlights

‘Genius’ biochemist leaves US, Harden woos China wine drinkers: 7 highlights

From a ‘genius’ biochemist leaving the US to fans snapping up 10,000 bottles of NBA star James Harden’s wine in 10 seconds, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

18 Aug 2023 - 12:31PM

NBA

Harden should pull Messi move and play in China, says NBA analyst

NBA superstar James Harden should go and ‘feel the love’ in China if he is ‘sick’ of Philadelphia 76ers boss Daryl Morey.

18 Aug 2023 - 10:58AM

In happier times, team president Daryl Morey poses with newly acquired Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden. Photo: TNS

NBA

Harden wants to play in China, warned he ‘could be out of NBA soon’

NBA superstar warned he ‘could lose everything’ in stand-off with Philadelphia 76ers, with move to China ‘not as easy as fans would think’.

18 Aug 2023 - 3:53PM

NBA star James Harden enjoyed a recent promotional trip to China, which included a fan event in Shanghai. Photo: Instagram/@jharden13

Trending in China

NBA’s Harden stunned as Chinese fans buy 10,000 bottles of his wine in 10 seconds

James Harden also praised for ‘great move’ criticising Daryl Morey, as appearance on Chinese influencer live stream brings in big money.

18 Aug 2023 - 3:54PM

FIBA

Bay Area Dragons ‘back for blood’ in East Asia Super League ‘revenge season’

East Asia Super League franchise signs five new players, including Oliver Xu from Asean Basketball League champions Hong Kong Eastern.

15 Aug 2023 - 5:22PM

NBA

Chinese fans back James Harden after he blasts ‘liar’ Daryl Morey

Harden says he won’t play again for Philadelphia 76ers under president Morey, who caused a storm in China four years ago with a controversial Hong Kong tweet.

15 Aug 2023 - 1:52PM

NBA

NBA’s Harden back in China four years after Hong Kong controversy – ‘I missed you guys’

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden says ‘after all these years, the love is still real’ after being mobbed at airport and hosting fan event in Shanghai.

10 Aug 2023 - 5:54PM

James Harden takes a gigantic group selfie with supporters at his fan event in China. Photos: Instagram/@jharden13

Fame and celebrity

Who is Beyoncé’s low-key nephew, Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr?

He’s played it pretty low-key, but accusations from an OnlyFans star and an outcry about his (lack of) rapping skills have made headlines – so who is Beyoncé’s 18-year-old nephew?

30 Oct 2022 - 12:05AM

NBA

Warriors beat LA Lakers in season-opener, Celtics down Sixers

After all those thrilling NBA Finals battles of last decade, Stephen Curry and LeBron James can still put on a spectacular show in their mid-30s.

19 Oct 2022 - 3:23PM

NBA

Curry and Warriors lead NBA’s popularity on Chinese social media

NBA champions the Golden State Warriors have added the mantle of being China’s most popular NBA team on social media in 2022.

15 Oct 2022 - 5:17PM

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics centre Al Horford. Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

15 highest-paid NBA stars on the courts today – from LeBron to Curry

LeBron James just signed a US$97 million contact extensions with the LA Lakers – but what about legends Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul?

23 Aug 2022 - 12:26PM

Fashion

Cosy, swaggy, sexy: the next big fashion icons are women basketball players

The WNBA’s thriving fashion scene is beloved on social media, with its stars like Sue Bird, Candace Parker and Kelsey Plum regularly snapped and hotly discussed for their pregame and event outfits.

16 Jul 2022 - 6:15PM

NBA

5 players, US$1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of US$9 billion.

1 Jul 2022 - 2:30PM

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic agreed to the biggest contract in NBA history. Photo: AP

NBA

China state broadcaster to stream first NBA game in two years

Decision to show Wednesday’s game between LA Clippers and Utah Jazz comes after Clippers coach Tyronn Lue got into a row with Daryl Morey, and criticised him over notorious Hong Kong tweet from 2019.

30 Mar 2022 - 9:48AM

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (right) goes up against Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard. Photo: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Jeremy Lin

10 years since ‘Linsanity’ – how Jeremy Lin went from couch-surfer to world-beater

The 33-year-old Beijing Ducks star calls his NBA peak a ‘lightning in a bottle’ moment and continues to be ‘shocked’ at its impact on Asian-American culture.

11 Feb 2022 - 12:14AM

NBA

Steph Curry’s record-breaking career by the numbers

Curry is just 2 three-pointers away from breaking Ray Allen’s record for the most 3s. He is expected to pass that in the next game against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

15 Dec 2021 - 9:35AM

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Explainer | 10 big names who will not be at Tokyo Olympics

Some of the biggest stars in the sporting world will not be in Tokyo for a variety of reasons – injury, failing to qualify, suspension or they just don’t want to go.

15 Jul 2021 - 12:09PM

China’s three-time gold medallist Sun Yang is one of several big names who will not be at the Tokyo Games. Photo: AFP

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Profile | Who is 2.2-metre tall Filipino basketball prodigy Kai Sotto?

How the 19-year-old giant Kai Sotto went from playing barefoot against construction workers in the streets to playing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

5 Jul 2021 - 2:40PMvideocam

Filipino men’s national team basketball player Kai Sotto in a match against South Korea at the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers at the Angeles City Foundation Gym, the Philippines in June. Photo: EPA

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Who isn’t playing for the US men’s basketball team at Tokyo 2020?

The US men’s basketball team is favoured to win gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but an equally-strong squad of NBA players who passed could be imagined.

25 Jun 2021 - 4:28PMvideocam

Jeremy Lin

Jeremy Lin back in New York – joins Naomi Osaka in Times Square advert

‘Linsanity’ star had breakout in NYC but with NBA career on pause he is leaning into AAPI community activism as fans ask what next?

18 May 2021 - 4:19PMvideocam

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James Harden

After China’s Messi divorce, football counts cost of own-goal in Hong Kong

With Lionel Messi’s club Inter Miami condemned and his Argentina national team no longer welcome, past rows involving NBA and WTA offer clues as to what those involved risk losing.

Chinese fans celebrate James Harden’s move to Los Angeles Clippers

Will NBA’s Harden return for 76ers after ‘Morey is a liar’ comments in China?

Chinese fans back Harden after point guard skips 76ers practice amid trade demand

Coach Nick Nurse could not explain Harden’s absence on Wednesday, which comes amid trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA’s Irving arrives in China for tour, mobbed by fans at airport

Kyrie Irving touches down in Xiamen to kick off promotional tour for new shoe in partnership with Anta, which was released in China on Friday.

Why Richard Mille watches are known as ‘the billionaire’s handshake’

The watch brand ‘shook the industry’ with the ambitious price of its first timepiece in 2001 – now it sits among top 6 in the world by sales, and is sported by the rich and famous

NBA’s Harden fined US$100,000 for threat in China not to play for ‘liar’ Morey

League hands James Harden the maximum fine after his claim that ‘Daryl Morey is a liar and I will never be a part of an organisation that he’s a part of’ during a visit to China.

NBA launches inquiry into Harden calling Morey ‘liar’ in China

James Harden raised concerns at NBA league office after saying of Daryl Morey in Beijing he would ‘never be a part of an organisation he’s part of’.

‘Genius’ biochemist leaves US, Harden woos China wine drinkers: 7 highlights

From a ‘genius’ biochemist leaving the US to fans snapping up 10,000 bottles of NBA star James Harden’s wine in 10 seconds, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Harden should pull Messi move and play in China, says NBA analyst

NBA superstar James Harden should go and ‘feel the love’ in China if he is ‘sick’ of Philadelphia 76ers boss Daryl Morey.

Harden wants to play in China, warned he ‘could be out of NBA soon’

NBA superstar warned he ‘could lose everything’ in stand-off with Philadelphia 76ers, with move to China ‘not as easy as fans would think’.

NBA’s Harden stunned as Chinese fans buy 10,000 bottles of his wine in 10 seconds

James Harden also praised for ‘great move’ criticising Daryl Morey, as appearance on Chinese influencer live stream brings in big money.

Bay Area Dragons ‘back for blood’ in East Asia Super League ‘revenge season’

East Asia Super League franchise signs five new players, including Oliver Xu from Asean Basketball League champions Hong Kong Eastern.

Chinese fans back James Harden after he blasts ‘liar’ Daryl Morey

Harden says he won’t play again for Philadelphia 76ers under president Morey, who caused a storm in China four years ago with a controversial Hong Kong tweet.

NBA’s Harden back in China four years after Hong Kong controversy – ‘I missed you guys’

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden says ‘after all these years, the love is still real’ after being mobbed at airport and hosting fan event in Shanghai.

Who is Beyoncé’s low-key nephew, Daniel Julez J. Smith Jr?

He’s played it pretty low-key, but accusations from an OnlyFans star and an outcry about his (lack of) rapping skills have made headlines – so who is Beyoncé’s 18-year-old nephew?

Warriors beat LA Lakers in season-opener, Celtics down Sixers

After all those thrilling NBA Finals battles of last decade, Stephen Curry and LeBron James can still put on a spectacular show in their mid-30s.

Curry and Warriors lead NBA’s popularity on Chinese social media

NBA champions the Golden State Warriors have added the mantle of being China’s most popular NBA team on social media in 2022.

15 highest-paid NBA stars on the courts today – from LeBron to Curry

LeBron James just signed a US$97 million contact extensions with the LA Lakers – but what about legends Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul?

Cosy, swaggy, sexy: the next big fashion icons are women basketball players

The WNBA’s thriving fashion scene is beloved on social media, with its stars like Sue Bird, Candace Parker and Kelsey Plum regularly snapped and hotly discussed for their pregame and event outfits.

5 players, US$1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

The NBA generated more basketball-related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of US$9 billion.

China state broadcaster to stream first NBA game in two years

Decision to show Wednesday’s game between LA Clippers and Utah Jazz comes after Clippers coach Tyronn Lue got into a row with Daryl Morey, and criticised him over notorious Hong Kong tweet from 2019.

10 years since ‘Linsanity’ – how Jeremy Lin went from couch-surfer to world-beater

The 33-year-old Beijing Ducks star calls his NBA peak a ‘lightning in a bottle’ moment and continues to be ‘shocked’ at its impact on Asian-American culture.

Steph Curry’s record-breaking career by the numbers

Curry is just 2 three-pointers away from breaking Ray Allen’s record for the most 3s. He is expected to pass that in the next game against New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | 10 big names who will not be at Tokyo Olympics

Some of the biggest stars in the sporting world will not be in Tokyo for a variety of reasons – injury, failing to qualify, suspension or they just don’t want to go.

Profile | Who is 2.2-metre tall Filipino basketball prodigy Kai Sotto?

How the 19-year-old giant Kai Sotto went from playing barefoot against construction workers in the streets to playing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Who isn’t playing for the US men’s basketball team at Tokyo 2020?

The US men’s basketball team is favoured to win gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, but an equally-strong squad of NBA players who passed could be imagined.

Jeremy Lin back in New York – joins Naomi Osaka in Times Square advert

‘Linsanity’ star had breakout in NYC but with NBA career on pause he is leaning into AAPI community activism as fans ask what next?

Explainer | 10 big names who will not be at Tokyo Olympics