The basketball legend has defended comments made by a NBA executive that prompted a backlash in China.

Shaq used his spotlight as a TNT broadcaster on opening night to take a clear, solid stance on the NBA's China-Hong Kong controversy.

Chinese state television did not air the NBA's opening night games Tuesday, and the league's streaming partner, Tencent, reduced its schedule and was showing just the Lakers-Clippers game.

Hong Kong pro-democracy supporters crashed the NBA's opening night party on Tuesday handing out thousands of black t-shirts as the Toronto Raptors prepared to begin the defense of their championship title against the New Orleans Pelicans.

O'Neal said "one our best values here in America is free speech" and defended Morey's right to "speak up about injustices."

O'Neal said "one our best values here in America is free speech" and defended Morey's right to "speak up about injustices."

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A new NBA season begins after an unsettled showdown with China. Where does the league go from here?

LeBron James and the NBA's China problem must awaken America to the real ambitions of the Communist Party.

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Democratic and Republican lawmakers criticized the NBA's response to the Houston Rockets general manager posting tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters.

A tweet from Daryl Morey, general manager of the Houston Rockets, offered support for the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

The league's actions over the next few days will speak volumes.

The NBA faces major backlash after a team executive waded into an international controversy. Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey apologized after posting this image in support of protesters in Hong Kong. The protesters have been fighting for weeks aga…

U.S. lawmakers joined a chorus of criticism of the National Basketball Association (NBA) after the organization distanced itself from a tweet by the manager of the Houston Rockets in support of the Hong Kong protests for democracy.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) came under fire on Monday for its response to a tweet by a Houston Rockets official in support of Hong Kong protests for democracy, the latest overseas business to run afoul of political issues in China.

The NBA will not allow scouts at Breakers practices to watch LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton, a source told ESPN.

Daryl Morey's backing of protesters sparked outrage from China, criticism from Chinese companies, NBA and some players and support from many U.S. politicians form both sides of the aisle

The general manager of the Houston Rockets had expressed support for Hong Kong protesters.

Chinese sportswear maker Li Ning Co. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Credit Card Center suspended cooperation with the Houston Rockets, while CCTV Sports said it will halt broadcasting the team’s games.

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The general manager of the Houston Rockets had expressed support for Hong Kong protesters.

Chinese companies cut ties with Houston Rockets after NBA manager’s controversial tweet

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