Sport|BasketballNBA returns to China after six-year absence following pro-democracy falloutRelations between the NBA and China had soured after a pro-democracy tweet was liked by a team official in 2019.
The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns participated in a preseason game in Macau, marking the NBA's return to China after a six-year hiatus. This event is part of a strategic initiative to rebuild the NBA's presence in the Chinese market, known for its…
The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns participated in a preseason game in Macau, marking the NBA's return to China after a six-year hiatus. This event is part of a strategic initiative to rebuild the NBA's presence in the Chinese market, known for its significant basketball fan base.
The Chinese Basketball Association announced a strategic partnership with the NBA, which includes opportunities for Chinese teams to participate in the NBA Summer League and WNBA preseason games in the United States.
Fans gathered at the Venetian Arena, keen to see notable players, including Devin Booker and China's Zeng Fanbo. The event highlighted the continued interest in basketball within China.
The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns participated in a preseason game in Macau, marking the NBA's return to China after a six-year hiatus.
The match was part of a multimillion-dollar agreement to hold NBA preseason games at the Venetian Arena, which is under the Las Vegas Sands conglomerate, majority-owned by the Adelson family, the principal owners of the Dallas Mavericks.
Macau, a special administrative region of China known for its legal casino gambling, hosted the event. The Venetian Arena is located in the Cotai Strip, a district renowned for its luxury hotel-casinos.
The NBA's relationship with China was previously strained due to a 2019 incident involving a pro-democracy tweet from a team official. The preseason game was a step towards restoring this relationship.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
