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China’s decision to withdraw Zhang Ziyu, the tournament MVP, is queried on social media after Fiba Under-18 Women’s Asian Cup final.

Former Boston Celtics player Noah Vonleh says Shanghai Sharks tried to make him play hurt, owe him money for several seasons, and officials attempted to break into his hotel room while he was sleeping.

Move a dream come true for four-time NBA MVP James, who said for years he wanted to play alongside his son.

France land three players in the top six in historic draft, which is held over two days for first time, with Hong Kong’s David Muoka still a possible pick.

Already dubbed the female version of Yao Ming, Zhang’s exploits in Fiba competition gets fans worldwide talking.

Muoka aims to be first Hongkonger to play in the US league after becoming the first from the city to feature in its development competition.

With brother Joseph the joint top scorer, Lin’s team beat the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots to capture the Taiwanese P. League+ Finals series 4-1.

Jayson Tatum drops 31 points in dazzling display as Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5.

She switches from Emmanuel College to Iona University to play in NCAA Division I for the first time.

Celtics ‘have championship pedigree’, Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving admits as he and his teammates try to build on their Game 4 victory.

Dallas show life in extending series after Boston were the dominant team while winning the first three games of best-of-seven series.

National team have endured wretched run in which they flopped at World Cup and home Asian Games.

Dallas cut a 21-point fourth-quarter deficit to two points but Boston held on to push the Mavs to the brink of defeat in the best-of-seven championship series.

Hong Kong Bulls begin their second campaign in the Chinese second tier with major changes afoot in the National Basketball League.

Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, died on Wednesday at 86.

Her exclusion prompted a flurry of debate but the Indiana Fever guard said the decision would let get away from the ‘craziness’.

Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds.

Kristaps Porzingis, who missed 10 games after straining his right calf early in the playoffs, made an immediate impact on his return.

Slovenian, who has been the playoffs’ best player, is well equipped to foil the season’s form team from winning their first title since 2008.

Ho. who will lead a team of 6 women and 5 men, says his ‘ultimate target’ would be to referee the men’s gold medal match, but that would be up to FIBA, he says.

The season, which starts June 15, sees 10 teams divided into Northern, Southern conferences and teams able to 3 imported players per match.

City has held regular-season events in the past two seasons, but will stage the 12-team finals for the first time and its team will have a chance to qualify to play.

Demand from other leagues in the region shows appetite for EASL ahead of 2024-25 season, co-founder and CEO Henry Kerins says.

Prodigy who was the top pick in last year’s NBA Draft, averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, a league-high 3.6 blocked shots and 1.2 steals a game.

Nicole Leung was ready to become a waitress when benefactors saw her potential and sent her to play basketball in the US college system. There she befriended fellow Hong Kong hoops star Yannie Chan.

Griner spoke for the first time about her months-long detention in Russia over drugs-related charges during an interview that aired on Wednesday night in the US.

James once again produced a superb performance that belied his age with 30 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds but it was not enough.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr to take charge of team that will also include likes of Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, with Kawhi Leonard expected to be named on 12-man roster.

Home men’s and women’s teams exit competition as top four in each chase a first ticket to Paris on Sunday.

City’s team start with two losses, but their star player Li Tsz-kwan says it provides valuable experience and asks: ‘How do we develop specific tactics and training plans?’