China
Andray Blatche renews with Xinjiang
Veteran big man, Andray Blatche (211 cm) has signed on to play a third season for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2016-17. He is a 30-year-old American player who also holds a Philippine passport. He has been a member of the Philippine national team since 2014 and recently competed for them in the FIBA…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow thumps Sichuan in Euroleague China Tour
Euroleague champion CSKA Moscow is continuing its preseason in China. The Russian giant claimed a massive victory over Chinese Basketball Association winner Sichuan Blue Whales. As part of the Euroleague Basketball China Tour, CSKA dominated from start to finish and left Chengdu with a 49-92 victory. Aside from showing the gulf between European and Chinese…
Read MoreJeremy Tyler pens with TianJin Steel
Jeremy Tyler (208 cm, Louisville’09) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for TianJin Steel (China-CBA) this 2016-17 season. This will effectively be Tyler’s second season playing in China’s premier league. After his release from the Houston Rockets in October 2015, Jeremy took his game to China in November and signed with Fujian…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Challenge 2016 Tips Off Tonight
The FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 tips off tonight. Defending champions Iran (2014) are hosting the 12-team event, which will take place from September 9th to the 18th. This competition is part of the process in determining the qualifiers for the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, formerly known as the “FIBA Asia Championship.” The 12 teams are…
Read MoreJason Thompson signs with Shandong Bulls
Jason Thompson (211 cm, Rider’08) has bid goodbye to the NBA and will be playing in China this 2016-17 season. Thompson has reached an agreement with the Shandong Flaming Bulls from China’s CBA. The veteran big man has spent most of his pro career with the Sacramento Kings, the team that drafted him 12th overall…
Read MoreJeremy Lin, JianLian Yi to Expand NBA Reach in Asia
Every season the NBA does a little bit more to expand its global reach. Despite the global, almost universal popularity of football (soccer to the Americans), the sport of basketball has been gaining some ground as far as widening its fan base is concerned. In 2015-16 friendly games between NBA and Euroleague, clubs helped the…
Read MoreJared Cunningham joins Jiangsu Tongxi
Jared Cunningham (193 cm, Oregon State’12) begins a new chapter in his pro career as he heads to China this 2016-17 to play for Jiangsu Tongxi (China-CBA). Bids goodbye to the NBA after four seasons under his belt. Cunningham played 35 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015-16 and was able to register averages of…
Read More2016 Olympic Basketball: An Epilogue
Now that the adrenaline from the 2016 Olympic Basketball Games has faded, we can take a look back at how amazing the quadrennial event was and put into perspective some of the storylines that accompanied it. As expected, USA Basketball took home the gold medal in the event, despite the absence of some veteran team…
Read MoreSamardo Samuels now with Jiangsu Dragons
The Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (China-CBA) have secured the services of Jamaican big man Samardo Samuels (206 cm, Louisville’10) this 2016-17. Samuels is a former member of the Jamaican national team, suiting up for them 2009 to 2014. The former NBA forward heads to China after recently being released by FC Barcelona Lassa (Spain-Liga Endesa),…
Read MoreJianLian Yi back in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement with JianLian Yi (212 cm). It appears that the Chinese big man will be making his return to the NBA. The deal is reportedly worth $8 million. He recently represented China in a winless run in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He’s been with the Chinese national…
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