This Day in History: First NBA Team to Play Basketball in China

On August 24, 1979, the Washington Bullets became the first professional US sports team invited to China.

by Josh Parker, 24 August 2023

I Spent a Week in North Korea with Dennis Rodman

Dennis didn't know the first thing about the DPRK: not even the difference between North and South. He was just along for the ride.

by Simon Cockerell, 23 April 2020

How the NBA Captured China's Sporting Heart

A look back at the history of the NBA in China, and how the American basketball league soared in popularity in the Middle Kingdom.

by That's Shanghai, 10 October 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Your City's Pro Chinese Basketball Squad

Hop on the bandwagon for your local basketball team with this guide to some of the league's best and closest franchises.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 03 November 2019

Stephon Marbury, From NBA All-Star to Chinese Basketball Legend

Stephon Marbury has lived his best life in China, moving to the Middle Kingdom in 2010 to play in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

by Ryan Gandolfo, 27 June 2020

The Ultimate Guide to FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China

Basketball fans in the Middle Kingdom are in for a real treat.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 07 August 2019

Jeremy Lin, Jay Chou Play Basketball in Star-Studded Shenzhen Game

Also present were model/actor Godfrey Gao, two Brooklyn Nets players and other celebrities.

by That's PRD, 08 August 2018

Is This 14-Year-Old Girl from Shandong China's Next Yao Ming?

Zhang exploded with 42 points, 25 rebounds and six blocks – helping to lead her team to the championship.

by That's, 16 July 2021

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