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Coronavirus Outbreak: NBA players to take 25 per cent paycut from 15 May amid COVID-19 pandemic

The NBA has reached an agreement with the National Basketball Players Association to withhold 25 per cent of each player’s salary from 15 May due to the shutdown of the sport because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Jeremy Lin among other American basketball players return to China to complete CBA season

Around 40 American and other foreigners play in the 20-team CBA league and all will have to undergo 14 days of quarantine after their return to China.

NBA names All-Star MVP award in honor of Kobe Bryant, announces league comissioner Adam Silver

The Kobe Bryant MVP Award will be presented on Sunday to the most valuable player at the end of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game.

Kobe Bryant memorial planned for 24 February at Staples Center, say reports

The Los Angeles Times, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the event, said the date for the ceremony was selected in consultation with Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, the Lakers organization and the Staples Center.

LaLiga: Barcelona beat out Real Madrid, Juventus to retain position as the world’s best-paid professional sports team

Barcelona holding onto top spot is largely down to Argentina forward Lionel Messi’s gross basic annual pay of more than 50 million pounds including guaranteed image rights fees

Saudi Arabia embraces western sports to rehabilitate global image a year after Jamal Khashoggi assassination

Saudi Arabia embraces western sports to rehabilitate global image a year after Jamal Khashoggi assassination

NBA docks Los Angeles Clippers $50,000 for coach Doc Rivers' comments on Kawhi Leonard's 'injury'

The National Basketball Association has slapped the Los Angeles Clippers with a $50,000 fine because of comments coach Doc Rivers made about Kawhi Leonard's injury status.

China's state newspaper criticises Apple for app used by Hong Kong's protesters to track police

Apple is the latest foreign company to catch heat in relation to the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

NBA India Games 2019: League to start series of grassroots, youth basketball and elite development events in Mumbai

Ahead of the NBA India Games, NBA Cares, Jr NBA, Her Time to Play and NBA Academy programming will feature basketball clinics, community impact projects and special events.

NBA India Games 2019: 3,000 students to be invited for first game between Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers

3,000 students from over 70 schools in Mumbai will be invited to watch the October 4 game of the NBA India Games between Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers.