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October 18, 2019

China denies asking NBA's Adam Silver to fire Rockets GM over pro-Hong Kong tweet

China on Friday denied any request to the NBA to fire Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over his pro-Hong Kong tweet after Adam Silver revealed the interaction a day ago.

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 16, 2019

Ted Cruz blasts LeBron for Hong Kong comments: 'Kissing up' to Chinese communists 'not a good look for NBA'

NBA star LeBron James was shamelessly sucking up to "tyrants and murders" when he criticized Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey for posting a tweet supportive of anti-China protesters in Hong Kong, said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas on TMZ Sports Wednesday. 

October 16, 2019

Hong Kong leader's annual address thwarted by protesters disrupting chamber

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam's legislative address interrupted by protesters.

October 16, 2019

Sen. Hawley: 'News flash' for LeBron, 'people ARE being harmed' by China in Hong Kong

Senator Josh Hawley, R-Mo. has a "news flash" for Lebron James, calling out the Lakers star in an interview Wednesday on "Tucker Carlson Tonight."

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

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."

October 15, 2019

ESPN personalities defend LeBron James, knock Daryl Morey amid NBA-China controversy

Multiple ESPN personalities have weighed in on the ongoing controversy between the NBA and China, with some defending superstar LeBron James for his recent remarks knocking Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey for his tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters.

October 15, 2019

LeBron James missed huge chance to defend Hong Kong protesters' call for personal freedom, Ben Domenech says

NBA star LeBron James had a chance to make a strong statement in support of pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong but failed when he criticized another team's general manager, according to Federalist publisher Ben Domenech.

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.