Nba 2019

NBA 2019-20: Brooklyn Nets' clash with Toronto Raptors draws Hong Kong protest backers as NBA-China row simmers

Several hundred people clad in T-shirts that read "Stand with Hong Kong" chanted slogans in support of the protesters from the Barclays Center stands during the Nets' pre-season showdown against the Toronto Raptors, the reigning champions.

NBA vs China: Houston Rockets' Nike merchandise removed from stores; ESPN criticised for 'nine-dash-line' map

A now-deleted tweet by NBA franchise Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey last week supporting anti-government protests in Hong Kong has sparked a massive backlash in China

NBA: Houston Rockets, James Harden sorry over Hong Kong tweet by general manager, say 'we love China'

Houston Rockets and the NBA were forced into defensive mode as China's state broadcaster said it was yanking Rockets games from the air and sponsors abandoned them.

NBA: 'I can still play' says Carmelo Anthony after being released by Houston Rockets

Carmelo Anthony, who had spent six years with the Nicks and eight years with the Nuggets had joined the Rockets last year from Oklahoma City Thunder, is now a free agent.

NBA: Kawhi Leonard inspires Toronto Raptors to first final with win over top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks

The Raptors won the series in six games as Saturday's contest at Scotiabank Arena was a mirror image of game five, featuring a strong start by Milwaukee before Toronto came back in the fourth quarter to close it out with several clutch plays down the stretch.