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

World's Largest NBA Store Opens in Guangzhou

There's a brand new store that gives fans the ultimate NBA experience – aside from going to a game, of course.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 11 November 2020

China's 5 Biggest Sports Losers in 2019

Welcome to our 2019 China Year in Review series.

by That's, 02 December 2019

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

UPDATE: CCTV and Tencent Suspend NBA Coverage Amid Tweet Scandal

CCTV has decided to suspend the broadcast of NBA preseason games and will investigate all cooperation with the US basketball association.

by That's Shanghai, 08 October 2019

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

Guangzhou Loong Lions to Face Off Against NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers

The Guangzhou Loong Lions will square off against NBA playoff contender Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason match this fall.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 19 July 2019

NBA's James Harden Gets into Trouble with Shanghai Traffic Police

NBA Superstar James Harden concluded his China summer tour with a lane violation.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 30 June 2019

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