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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: Pro-Hong Kong protesters cause disruptions in crowd during Wizards game

While the Chinese government continues its strict censorship of media interactions surrounding NBA exhibition games in the Communist country, league-linked entities have also taken steps to crack down on potential protests in the U.S.

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 10, 2019

US game maker Activision Blizzard's ban of pro-Hong Kong player draws criticism

The U.S.-based gaming giant Activision Blizzard -- which made a player forfeit $10,000 in prize money and banned him from a game for one year after he voiced support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong -- was slammed by critics Tuesday who accused the company of prioritizing its pursuit of business in China over supporting free speech.

October 10, 2019

FIFA fines Hong Kong soccer body for China anthem protest

FIFA has fined Hong Kong's soccer federation 15,000 Swiss francs ($15,100) for fans disrespecting the Chinese national anthem before a World Cup qualifying game last month.

October 9, 2019

Ex-NBA player on league's China controversy: Politicians 'should stay out of this'

Former NBA player Brock Gillespie appeared on "The Story with Martha MacCallum" Wednesday and defended commissioner Adam Silver for his handling of the growing controversy surrounding the league's business interests in China.

October 9, 2019

Biden adviser defends candidate's call for Trump impeachment

The Biden campaign's Symone Sanders, a senior adviser, defended her candidate's call for President Trump to be impeached over a mushrooming Ukraine scandal.

October 9, 2019

Trump mocks NBA coach Steve Kerr for China stance, calls him 'little boy'

President Trump mocked Golden State Warriors coach and frequent critic Steve Kerr for how he responded to a question about a controversy between China and the NBA, calling Kerr a “little boy.” 

October 9, 2019

Charles Payne on NBA-China controversy: Initial reaction from NBA was 'absolutely disgraceful'

Fox Business Network host Charles Payne said Wednesday on "America’s Newsroom” that the NBA's initial response was "absolutely disgraceful" after a team executive tweeted his support for Hong Kong protesters. 

October 9, 2019

NBA shows 'hypocrisy' with China as opposed to 'bathroom bill' outrage, ex-North Carolina governor claims

The former governor of North Carolina slammed the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday over the way the league has handled the firestorm over a general manager’s pro-Hong Kong tweet.