The People’s Daily newspaper put the star player’s name on an opinion article, an example of the political perils the N.B.A. could face in China.
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N.B.A.’s Warriors Disavow Part-Owner’s Uyghur Comments
The Golden State Warriors distanced themselves from a minority stakeholder, Chamath Palihapitiya, who said “nobody cares” about the Uyghurs, the ethnic group that has faced a deadly crackdown in China.
A Basketball Homecoming for Canada
The Times’s N.B.A. reporter, Scott Cacciola, reflects on the game’s growth in Canada, and how Toronto has become a hub for top basketball talent