October 15, 2019 LeBron James' criticism of Hong Kong tweet from Daryl Morey receives backlash on social media NBA superstar LeBron James was skewered Monday night after he criticized as "misinformed" a general manager's tweet supporting Hong Kong's ongoing pro-democracy protests -- and then doubled-down in a damage-control tweet, saying the online show of support for the embattled demonstrators "could have waited a week."
October 11, 2019 NBA in China: League cancels media availability as it closes out disastrous preseason trip For several days, the NBA's stars and coaches have appeared uncomfortable, unwilling or unable to discuss the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and China's mainland human rights abuses. The league's solution? Shutting down discussion altogether.
October 10, 2019 NBA in China: Fan has expletive message for Adam Silver as Lakers and Nets play preseason game Chinese basketball fans packed the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on Thursday for a preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets under tense conditions.
October 10, 2019 NBA in China: Lakers, Nets Shanghai preseason game to have no media availability The Chinese government reportedly canceled all media availabilities Thursday surrounding an NBA preseason game in Shanghai between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets, an exhibition game that's morphed into a flashpoint after Beijing began retaliating in response to a general manager's tweet expressing support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
October 9, 2019 Basketball Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond's son, 20, dies suddenly The son of Basketball Hall of Famer Mitch Richmond died suddenly Monday night, the Golden State Warriors announced.
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.
October 1, 2019 LeBron James says California's college athletes compensation law 'personal' for him LeBron James said Monday that California’s decision to sign a bill into law that would give student-athletes in the state the chance to make money on their name was “personal” for him.
September 19, 2019 Kobe Bryant recalls what then-Charlotte Hornets GM told him before draft day trade: 'I was triggered' Kobe Bryant was selected with the No. 13 pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets but his tenure with the organization lasted only a few hours.
September 12, 2019 Kobe Bryant clarifies Instagram picture of youth basketball team after receiving backlash over caption NBA legend Kobe Bryant was accused Wednesday of throwing shade at a young girl on his youth basketball team who did not show up for a game because she had a dance recital.
September 12, 2019 LeBron James' attempt to trademark 'Taco Tuesday' denied The U.S. Patent Office gave LeBron James a Dikembe Mutombo finger-wag Wednesday.
