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Enes Freedom News: “Every athlete in America knows there are two things you’re not supposed to speak out against: - China - @Nike Speak out against either one, and you risk losing your career. That’s the price of speaking the truth.” - @EnesFreedom
D'Angelo Russell: "A lot of guys have been here. You name the Tracy McGradys, the Amar'e Stoudemires, the Michael Beasleys, There's so many guys that have come over here and got to just hoop. For me, I think what Stephon Marbury did was something that I really want to try to inspire to be, and if not even better. You know, when you treat people right on the way, and I think that will leave my legacy behind in a way that I could never even imagine."
As bad as the relationship between the NBA and China seemed then, Dumont believed it wasn’t irreparable. He sat down with NBA officials only two years after the initial fallout and presented his idea for a way back in. He invited the NBA to Macau, a special administrative region of China where Sands owns five casinos and resorts. Gambling has long been the backbone of Macau’s economy, but in the last half-decade, there has been a push to invest in other industries. Concessionaires — companies allowed to operate casinos in Macau, such as Sands — have agreed to invest heavily in outside entertainment, which is part of what motivated Dumont to approach the NBA about resuscitating the China Games. Executives from the company “met repeatedly with Chinese and Macau officials and hosted events celebrating ‘one country two systems,’ Beijing’s term for its governance of Hong Kong and Macau,” according to The New York Times.
Dumont pushed for a five-year deal and promised a renovation of The Venetian Arena. The NBA was on board. “Once we told the NBA we were creating the greatest arena and sports experience in Asia that they could use as a platform, we realized there was something really special we could do together,” Dumont told The Athletic. “It took about four years to be put into being.”
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Flagg unveiled his official logo at a New Balance event at the NBA China store in Macao. "The logo design represents me. It connects to my name, but also to my roots, which is something that was really important to me," said Flagg in a press release. "Where I'm from, there are a lot of trees, so you'll see the pine tree cutouts on the side as a reminder of staying true to who I am and where I grew up. I wanted to include hints of Maine while keeping the design clean and something that feels like me."
Bobby Karalla: Dusty May says Kyrie Irving will play in one of the two games in China. Has yet to be determined which.
Former Boston Celtics player Dalano Banton has joined Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin of China.
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How you feeling going into the camp in China? Jalen Williams: Well, I feel good. I feel like they're probably more nervous than me [laughter] I'm excited though. I haven't worn these sneakers yet, so… How do you feel about the shoes? Williams: This will be a test. I haven't I haven't worn these since I was like 14, bro.
Delonte West: "It's true me and Mike Beasley, we going one-on-one. We grew up together, me and him, and Kevin Durant. It was young fellas, man. I remember they both chasing us around the house. Talk about some good times, you know. Chop it up by the big three. We going to talk about we how we played and make our way out to the best know and continue our rivalry man every day 101 in Shanghai. So you about to see two DC legends street ball player ball you know so y'all going to really enjoy that.
NBA: Yang Hansen DELIVERED in today's FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Second Round action: 🏀 19 PTS 🏀 9 REB 🏀 8-9 FGM 🏀 1 game-winning bucket for China
NBA G League: Introducing your 2026 G League United squad! This year’s roster will travel to Shanghai for a pair of games against the Shanghai Sharks on Aug. 28th & Aug, 30th. 🦈🇨🇳 ⭐ James Bouknight ⭐ Jack Clark ⭐ Yuri Collins ⭐ Eric Dixon ⭐ Sean East II ⭐ Caleb Grill ⭐ Jaelen House ⭐ Kylor Kelley ⭐ Lester Quinones ⭐ Jake Stephens ⭐ John Ukomadu ⭐ Phillip Wheeler
