NBA’s Irving Focused on ‘Oppression Going On in America,’ Not China
Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving feels there’s “enough oppression going on in America” that needs to be focused on, when asked about the NBA-China ordeal.
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Fans Support Hong Kong, Tibet at Nets’ 1st Game Since China
NEW YORK (AP) — A group of fans held signs, wore shirts and chanted support for Hong Kong and Tibet in the Brooklyn Nets’ first game since returning from China.
Report: NBA Players Expressed Frustration over Silver’s Handling of China Controversy
In a private meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, players from the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers reportedly criticized the league for their handling of the NBA-China rift.
China Cancels Media Events for NBA Preseason Game
In response to the NBA defending Daryl Morey’s freedom of speech, Chinese officials took it away from the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets.
NBA Postpones Nets-Lakers Media Sessions in Shanghai
The NBA has postponed Wednesday’s scheduled media sessions in Shanghai for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, and it remains unclear if the teams will play in China this week as scheduled.
WATCH: China Begins Tearing Down NBA Signage in Shanghai
China has begun removing NBA signage ahead of Thursday’s planned preseason game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, as the communist nation continues retaliating against the NBA over a pro-democracy tweet posted by Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey.
Brooklyn Nets Owner Defends Communist China amid Hong Kong-Rockets Rift
New York (AFP) – Freedom of expression does not extend to issues China deems untouchable, the Taiwanese-Canadian owner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets said Monday as he weighed in on the Houston Rockets pro-democracy tweet crisis.
On This Day: Jason Collins Becomes First Openly Gay Player in Major U.S. Sports
April 29 (UPI) — On this date in history:
