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Hong Kong protesters slam LeBron James' criticism of Daryl Morey tweet: 'People are angry'

October 15, 2019

Hong Kong protesters slam LeBron James' criticism of Daryl Morey tweet: 'People are angry'

It's not the first time LeBron James has seen people burn his jersey because of something he's said.

NBA shows 'no spine' regarding China's alleged human rights abuses: Fox Sports Radio's Clay Travis

October 12, 2019

NBA shows 'no spine' regarding China's alleged human rights abuses: Fox Sports Radio's Clay Travis

The NBA, which has rarely hesitated to speak out on U.S. political matters in recent years, showed "no spine" this week when faced with an opportunity to denounce China's alleged human rights abuses, Fox Sports Radio host Clay Travis said Friday.

NBA in China: Rockets shut down question to James Harden, Russell Westbrook about tweet fallout

October 10, 2019

NBA in China: Rockets shut down question to James Harden, Russell Westbrook about tweet fallout

A Houston Rockets media relations official shut down a reporter’s question to stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook on Thursday amid the continuing controversy surrounding the NBA and China.

Second NBA Cares event canceled in China during Lakers-Nets preseason visit: report

October 9, 2019

Second NBA Cares event canceled in China during Lakers-Nets preseason visit: report

An NBA Cares event scheduled for Wednesday in Shanghai that was supposed to feature players from the Los Angeles Lakers has been canceled, according to a report.

NBA-China controversy exposed how dependent American basketball is on Beijing, FS1's Jason Whitlock says

October 8, 2019

NBA-China controversy exposed how dependent American basketball is on Beijing, FS1's Jason Whitlock says

The controversy unleashed after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey expressed public support for the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests revealed the NBA's strong dependence on China, according to Jason Whitlock.

Outspoken basketball coach Steve Kerr blasted after declining to comment on NBA-China controversy

October 8, 2019

Outspoken basketball coach Steve Kerr blasted after declining to comment on NBA-China controversy

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has come in for some intense criticism online after he declined to comment on the ongoing controversy between the NBA and China.

NBA's Hong Kong, China balancing act includes silence from typically outspoken basketball crowd

October 8, 2019

NBA's Hong Kong, China balancing act includes silence from typically outspoken basketball crowd

In the era of "woke" athletes, the NBA has staked its claim as the most vocal and progressive among the major American sports -- yet many of those same outspoken athletes and coaches praised by the media for their strong, unequivocal pronouncements on everything from gun control to civil rights to President Trump are suddenly silent when it comes to China.

Adam Silver addresses NBA's China, Hong Kong controversy and says league won't regulate free speech

October 8, 2019

Adam Silver addresses NBA's China, Hong Kong controversy and says league won't regulate free speech

Amid growing backlash against NBA owners for siding with deep-pocketed Beijing powerbrokers over one of their own employees -- who was rebuked for a pro-Hong Kong protest tweet -- the league's commissioner released a statement Tuesday morning seeking to clarify the NBA's relationship with the controversial communist country.

NBA's controversy with China is all about money, shouldn't be surprising to anyone, Jesse Watters says

October 7, 2019

NBA's controversy with China is all about money, shouldn't be surprising to anyone, Jesse Watters says

The controversy over the National Basketball Association and China intensified Monday in part because of the financial factor involved, according to Jesse Watters.

Senator calls on NBA to cancel games in China amid growing controversy

October 7, 2019

Senator calls on NBA to cancel games in China amid growing controversy

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has called on the NBA to cancel its high-profile preseason games in China amid growing controversy over a team official’s pro-Hong Kong statement.