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N.B.A. Head Criticizes Chinese Party Paper Over LeBron James ‘Op-Ed’

October 11, 2025Mara Hvistendahl and Tania GanguliComments Off on N.B.A. Head Criticizes Chinese Party Paper Over LeBron James ‘Op-Ed’

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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How Las Vegas Sands Helped Get the N.B.A. Back Into China

October 11, 2025Tania Ganguli and Mara HvistendahlComments Off on How Las Vegas Sands Helped Get the N.B.A. Back Into China

Las Vegas Sands, owned by the Adelson family, was under pressure in Macau, with billions at stake. That created an opportunity.

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NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China

March 12, 2025March 13, 2025Alex PrewittComments Off on NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China

Companies like East Goes Global serve as social media surrogates for players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.

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Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025Tania GanguliComments Off on Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.

As the league confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama has embraced the idea that he is the future.

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Why the NBA Is Making Abu Dhabi Its Middle East Hub

October 10, 2024October 11, 2024Tania Ganguli and Hilary SwiftComments Off on Why the NBA Is Making Abu Dhabi Its Middle East Hub

The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says the impact has been positive, but others say it’s helping a repressive regime.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Seeks to Nullify His Purchase of Toronto House

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023IAN AUSTENComments Off on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Seeks to Nullify His Purchase of Toronto House

Irate investors looking for a bankrupt “crypto king” were regular visitors to the new Toronto-area home of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Why Kyrie Irving Still Won’t Play in Brooklyn if Some Covid Restrictions End Next Week

February 27, 2022February 28, 2022Sopan DebComments Off on Why Kyrie Irving Still Won’t Play in Brooklyn if Some Covid Restrictions End Next Week

Barclays Center would remain under a private-sector vaccine mandate that took effect in December.

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N.B.A.’s Warriors Disavow Part-Owner’s Uyghur Comments

January 18, 2022DANIEL VICTORComments Off on 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.

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LeBron James Enters N.B.A.’s Covid Protocols

November 30, 2021December 1, 2021Tania GanguliComments Off on LeBron James Enters N.B.A.’s Covid Protocols

Comments from Anthony Davis indicated James has tested positive for the coronavirus, which could keep him out for 10 days.

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Do Sports Still Need China?

November 24, 2021Andrew KehComments Off on Do Sports Still Need China?

Global outrage, broken contracts and shifting politics could change the calculus for leagues and teams that once raced to do business in China.

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