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NBA 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.

VIDEO October 7, 2019

NBA under fire after Rockets GM tweets support for Hong Kong

The NBA is trying to backtrack a since-deleted tweet by the Houston Rockets GM in support of protesters in Hong Kong after receiving backlash from China.

Houston Rockets October 7, 2019

Chinese Basketball Association cancels Houston Rockets G-League team's game amid row: report

The Chinese Basketball Association reportedly canceled a planned exhibition game between two of the NBA’s G-League teams in response to the Houston Rockets’ social media row.

Sacramento Kings October 7, 2019

Private plane carrying Sacramento Kings officials struck by lightning on trip back from India

A private plane carrying members of the Sacramento Kings’ organization was struck by lightning Sunday as the personnel was traveling back to the U.S. from their historic trip to India.

Houston Rockets October 7, 2019

Houston Rockets' James Harden apologizes to China amid row over tweet: 'We love China'

Houston Rockets star James Harden offered an apology to China on Monday, days after the team’s general manager Daryl Morey tweeted support of Hong Kong protesters.

Hong Kong October 6, 2019

Chinese suspend work with Houston Rockets after GM's Hong Kong tweet

China's basketball association says it will suspend cooperation with the Houston Rockets following a tweet over the weekend by the General Manager of the Rockets, Daryl Morey in support of the protesters in Hong Kong.

Boston Celtics October 5, 2019

Celtics' Enes Kanter says he was harassed at mosque by Erdogan supporters

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has claimed he was attacked and threatened at a Boston-area mosque on Friday by supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Denver Nuggets October 2, 2019

Brother of NBA star Nikola Jokic arrested for allegedly choking, pushing woman

The brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was arrested last week for allegedly choking and pushing a woman as she tried to leave his apartment.

NBA October 2, 2019

NBA referees aim to make traveling take a walk

James Harden slides sideways or steps backward, and the screaming starts.

Philadelphia 76ers October 1, 2019

Philadelphia 76ers' Mike Scott addresses tailgate fight: 'I definitely should have walked away'

Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott addressed the altercation he got into when he went to support his favorite NFL team, the Washington Redskins, as they took on the Philadelphia Eagles.