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October 23, 2019

NBA fan reveals pro-Hong Kong protest shirt after baiting cameraman with Clippers jersey

A young fan duped a cameraman during coverage of the NBA season tipoff Lakers-Clippers game Tuesday night, luring the unsuspecting camera operator in by waving a Clippers jersey -- only to drop it and reveal a “Stand with Hong Kong” shirt. 

October 23, 2019

NBA season-openers not aired on Chinese state TV amid Hong Kong tweet fallout

As the NBA regular season tipped off in the United States and Canada, fans in China were left in the dark, as state television decided against airing the games in the aftermath of a recent controversy stemming from a general manager's tweet supporting pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

October 23, 2019

Leonard leads Clippers over LeBron and Lakers 112-102

Kawhi Leonard hit seven straight shots in one stretch, creating a run for the Clippers that his new teammates quickly joined.

October 17, 2019

'South Park' rips LeBron James for his China remarks in latest episode

"South Park" had a not-so-subtle dig at NBA superstar LeBron James over his response to the league's controversy with China in Wednesday night's episode of the long-running animated series. 

October 17, 2019

Former top NBA draft pick takes subtle shot at LeBron James over comments about Hong Kong tweet

Former Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut appeared to call out LeBron James for the Lakers star’s criticism of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over a tweet supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.

October 17, 2019

Boston Celtics' Enes Kanter jabs LeBron James as NBA China rift casts shadow over his own plight

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter took another subtle shot at LeBron James on Wednesday declaring himself “more than an athlete” as the Lakers star took in criticism for calling a pro-Hong Kong tweet by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey “uninformed.”

October 16, 2019

LeBron James grilled Adam Silver on whether Rockets GM would be disciplined over Hong Kong tweet: report

Amid the firestorm ignited by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reportedly pressed NBA Commissioner Adam Silver during a meeting in China last week about whether or not the league planned to discipline Morey.

October 16, 2019

LeBron James should 'stay the course' when it comes to 'human liberty,' Muhammad Ali's ex-wife says

Muhammad Ali’s ex-wife slammed LeBron James in wake of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s comment that Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was misinformed when he tweeted in support of pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters.

October 16, 2019

Lakers' Anthony Davis grateful thumb injury isn't serious

Anthony Davis hopes to return to the Los Angeles Lakers' lineup for their next preseason game after confirming his thumb injury isn't serious.

October 16, 2019

LeBron James responds to NBA-China fallout, says every issue shouldn't 'be everybody’s problem’

Lebron James on Tuesday attempted to clarify his position after his critical remarks about Houston GM’s Daryl Morey’s pro-Hong Kong tweet was widely rebuked on social media and tried to explain that "we're not politicians."