China
Nikoloz Tskitishvili joins Fujian Quanzhou
Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA) has recently added veteran Georgian big man Nikoloz Tskitishvili (212 cm) to their roster for the 2015/16 season. Nikoloz was released by the Los Angeles Clippers this month and the Chinese franchise did not hesitate to strengthen their frontcourt rotation this season. The 32-year-old Tskitishvili spent the 2014/15 playing for Champville…
Read MoreChina wins FIBA Asia 2015
China is the FIBA Asia 2015 champion after claiming the gold medal on home turf in Changsha. A 78-67 score line was enough for China to put away the Philippines and stop their opponents for winning their first title for 31 years. As for the Chinese, they are ones again the kings of Asia after…
Read MoreMichael Beasley back in China
The Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA) have signed NBA veteran Michael Beasley (208 cm, Kansas State’08) to a deal for the 2015/16 season. Beasley has played in China before and is no stranger to the CBA. After spending the 2014/15 preseason with the Memphis Grizzlies, Michael signed with the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China-CBA). He played 37…
Read MoreDwight Buycks now with Fujian QB
Dwight Buycks (191 cm, Marquette’11) will continue his professional career this 2015/16 with Fujian Quanzhou Bank (China-CBA). He began the 2014/15 season playing for Valencia Basket (Spain-Liga Endesa). Dwight played in three Euroleague games for them and averaged 12.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg. In five domestic Spanish league games, Buycks was able to post averages…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Championship Preview
In less than 24 hours the FIBA Asia Championship 2015 will tip-off in Changsha, China. The Americas, African and European championships are already in the books and it is now time for countries from the Asian region to do battle on the hardwood and determine their which nations will punch their tickets to the 2016…
Read MoreJerrelle Benimon joins Foshan
The Foshan Long Lions (China-CBA) continued their signing of foreign players. Most recently they have added Jerrelle Benimon (203 cm, Towson’14). He headed to China after failing to secure a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Benimon had a rough 2014/15 season. He started it off by being released by the Denver Nuggets in October 2014,…
Read MoreJames Mays now with Shaanxi Wolves
James Mays (206 cm, Clemson’08) will continue his career this 2015/16 playing in China after signing a deal with the Shaanxi Wolves (China-NBL). Mays is a 29-year-old American player who also holds a passport from from Central Africa and was a former member of the Central African national team in 2011 to 2013. He spent…
Read MoreScotty Hopson joins Foshan Long Lions
Scotty Hopson (200 cm, Tennessee’11) is a new addition to the roster of the Foshan Long Lions (China-CBA) this 2015/16 season. Hopson participated in the 2015 NBA Summer league but unfortunately failed to draw any interest from any of the teams. After his release from the Sacramento Kings in September 2014, Hopson found a new…
Read MoreDorell Wright added by Chongqing FD
Former Portland Trail Blazer, Dorell Wright (206 cm) is embarking on a new chapter in his professional career as he heads to China. Wright has signed a deal to play for Chongqing Fly Dragon (China-CBA) for the 2015/16 season. He was used sparingly by the Trail Blazers in 2014/15, managing to appear in only 47…
Read MoreGreg Oden Starts Fresh in China
Greg Oden is looking for a fresh start this 2015/16 season as he heads overseas to play in China for Jiangsu Nangang Dragons Nanjing (CBA). The deal is reportedly good for one year and is worth $1.2 million. There were high expectations for him when the Portland Trail Blazers selected him first overall in the…
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