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Cole Aldrich joins Tianjin Gold Lions
After being released by the Atlanta Hawks, Cole Aldrich (211 cm, Kansas’10) is taking his game to China after landing a deal to play for the Tianjin Gold Lions (China-CBA). This will be a new chapter in his professional basketball career. Aldrich saw minimal usage with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2017-18. He played 21 games…
Read MoreSonny Weems signed by Guangdong Tigers
Sonny Weems (198 cm, Arkansas’08) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Guangdong Southern Tigers (China-CBA) for the 2018-19 season. Weems was dismissed by Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv (Israel-Winner League) in January 2017 based on allegations he refused to take a FIBA-sanctioned antidoping test. Weems took his game to China for…
Read MoreDakari Johnson signs with Qingdao Eagles
Dakari Johnson (213 cm, Kentucky’15) heads to China in 2018 to continue his professional basketball career, signing with the Qingdao Eagles (China-CBA). The 22-year-old big man played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017-18. Johnson played 32 games for them but saw minimal usage and notched averages of 1.7 ppg and 1.1 rpg. He fared…
Read MoreAndrew Goudelock joins Shandong
Andrew Goudelock (190 cm, Charleston’11) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Shandong Golden Stars (China-CBA) for the 2018-19 season. The former NBA guard is coming off a successful stint playing for EA7 Emporio Armani Milano (Italy-Serie A) in 2017-18. Goudelock played 25 games for Armani in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague…
Read MoreChina Tops Iran 84-72, Claims Gold At Asian Games
Jakarta, Indonesia – Both the Chinese and Iranian squads did not disappoint as they put up an impressive effort in the Asian Games final, but in the end, China prevailed 84-72 to claim the gold. Iran held a commanding 16 point lead in the second quarter in Saturday’s game. But after some key rotation adjustments by…
Read MoreIran, China Reach Asian Games Finals
Jakarta, Indonesia – The 18th Asian Games are drawing to a close but there is still a lot of sports action to enjoy. In basketball, Iran and China advance to the Men’s Basketball Final, which will be held on September 1st. Both squads easily dispatched their opponents in the semifinals. Hamed Haddadi powered Iran with…
Read MoreLamar Odom To Resume Career in China
Former NBA forward Lamar Odom (208 cm, Rhode Island’09) is coming out of retirement and will play in China for the upcoming 2018-19 season. The 38-year-old Odom broke the news to his fans and supporters via his Instagram account. The two-time NBA champion (2009, 2010) did not specify which team he will be playing for…
Read MoreDwyane Wade Offered Mega Deal To Play In China
Dwyane Wade (193 cm, Marquette’03) is being lured to play in China via a three-year deal worth $25 million from the Zhejiang Golden Bulls (China-CBA). The Chinese club is sparing no expense to have the three-time NBA champion don their jersey and lead the team. At 36 years of age, Wade is one of the…
Read MorePierre Jackson signs with Beikong
Pierre Jackson (180 cm, Baylor’13) will be a new face on the roster of the Beikong Fly Dragons (China-CBA) this 2018-19. The 26-year-old Baylor product will be getting his first exposure to Chinese hoops. He spent 2017-18 playing in Europe for Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv (Israel-Winner League). In 29 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games, the guard…
Read MoreMarreese Speights inks with Guangzhou
Marreese Speights (208 cm, Florida’08) is Asia-bound after signing a deal to play for the Guangzhou Long Lions (China-CBA) this coming 2018-19. This is a new chapter in Speights’ career, who now bids goodbye to the NBA and is looking for a fresh start overseas. He spent 2017-18 playing for the Orlando Magic, where he…
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