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Boston’s Derrick White attempts a jump shot against Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at the TD Garden. Photo: Getty Images

Celtics break NBA season 3s record in 123-103 victory over the Suns

Boston hit 14 of 39 from three point range to take season total to 1,370, racing past previous best of 1,363 in 2022-23 by Golden State.

5 Apr 2025 - 11:08AM

Chinese player Cui Yongxi vows return to NBA after recovering from knee injury

3 Apr 2025 - 9:12PMvideocam

German glass company aims to challenge NBA’s long-time hardwood-floor foundation

2 Apr 2025 - 11:30PMvideocam

2025 National Games

‘Like home’: Groot Baltink set to give up Dutch passport to play for Hong Kong

The Dalian-born 18-year-old with a father from Netherlands hopes to be selected in the under-22 basketball team for November’s National Games.

2 Apr 2025 - 8:11PM

Anthony Groot Baltink (left) in action against NBA star Jimmy Butler. Photo: Hong Kong Eastern

NBA to review European league plan, which includes new London, Paris franchises

Sports business news website Sportico says league owners will consider a plan that includes eight to 10 franchises, some worth US$500 million.

26 Mar 2025 - 2:27PM

Hong Kong ‘inspired me just as much’, WNBA’s Ionescu says after wowing pupils

New York Liberty player says she shared a bond with local girls who ‘haven’t had a team to play for’, and was happy to share her story.

19 Mar 2025 - 7:30AMvideocam

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WNBA’s Ionescu says defending title will be as tough as winning first one

Three-time All-Star also calls for ‘a collective voice’ from players in talks over a new collective bargaining agreement.

18 Mar 2025 - 9:44PMvideocam

Sabrina Ionescu said her goal was to win another title but acknowledged it would be harder to win. Photo: Eugene Lee

2025 National Games

Hong Kong young gun wants to help put city basketball ‘on the map’

Ivan Yang says representing the city at National Games would be an honour, and wants to inspire the next generation to play the sport.

17 Mar 2025 - 5:30PM

What to know about March Madness college basketball event, including where to watch

No matter how much you know about US college basketball, here are some key things to know about the annual men’s and women’s tournaments.

16 Mar 2025 - 11:00PM

WNBA star Ionescu tells Hong Kong pupils to ‘dream big’ on third leg of Asia tour

New York Liberty point guard runs through some drills with Heep Yunn School pupils, then watches them win inter-school championship.

18 Mar 2025 - 9:45PMvideocam

Heep Yunn School pupils watch on as WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu runs through some drills. Photo: Eugene Lee

Pelicans set to become first NBA team to play in Australia with pre-season visit

The franchise will play two matches in October against Melbourne clubs at Melbourne Park, venue of the Australian Open tennis.

11 Mar 2025 - 1:22PM

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (left) controls the ball against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green during their NBA clash in Houston last week. Photo: AP

LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 points in NBA regular season, playoffs

The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA icon extends his lead as league’s all-time record scorer against New Orleans Pelicans.

5 Mar 2025 - 6:05PM

Doncic posts triple-double for LA Lakers against former team Dallas Mavericks

Slovenian star gathers 19 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists in first game against Mavericks, who traded him for Anthony Davis three weeks ago.

26 Feb 2025 - 2:43PM

While you were sleeping

Man United job cuts to reach over 400, Leeds’ huge win, Luka Doncic to face Mavs

More bad news comes out of Old Trafford, while it’s all smiles for Leeds as they take a huge step towards the Premier League.

25 Feb 2025 - 10:00PM

Manchester United’s home ground, Old Trafford, where the number of job cuts over the past year is expected to reach 400. Photo: AP

Hong Kong basketball chiefs hopeful despite dismal Fiba Asia Cup qualifying run

Sunday’s 99-83 loss to Chinese Taipei at Tsuen Wan Sports Centre marks a sixth consecutive defeat and missing out on regional event again.

24 Feb 2025 - 8:34PM

Hong Kong’s Duncan Reid shoots a layup against New Zealand’s Tai Wynyard in their Fiba Asia Cup qualifier last Thursday. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong basketball players eye adequate insurance after sponsorship deal

Sun Life inject HK$10 million-plus and hold talks to help players who incurred heavy bills under association’s previous medical insurance.

21 Feb 2025 - 7:00AM

Philippines’ shock loss adds to Hong Kong woe as city’s FIBA Asia Cup hopes end

Defeat by New Zealand leaves Hong Kong at the mercy of other results, but Chinese Taipei produce surprise win.

20 Feb 2025 - 11:40PM

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China basketball star Guo fears blindness after freak training accident

Guo Ailun needs 40 stitches after incident with Guangzhou Loong Lions teammate during routine drill.

19 Feb 2025 - 2:18PM

China’s Guo Ailun in action against Kazakhstan during the Fiba Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian qualifiers. Photo: Mike Chan

NBA star suggests All-Star Game in China, but Chinese fans give hostile reaction

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s idea badly received, while in the game itself, Shaq’s OGs overcome LeBron James injury to triumph in new format.

17 Feb 2025 - 4:11PM

2025 National Games

Zhou Qi played in last National Games for Liaoning. Now Sichuan has ‘bought’ him

‘What’s the point of the National Games?’ a fan asks after basketball star’s change of allegiance, while another calls it ‘buying results’.

17 Feb 2025 - 7:00AM

East Asia Super League

Eastern trying to get more PBA Commissioner’s Cup matches played in Hong Kong

Club confirm they will play in East Asia Super League next season despite not winning local title, meaning playing again on three fronts.

13 Feb 2025 - 10:42PM

Kobey Lam (left) of Eastern holds off Jeron Teng of San Miguel Beermen in their EASL match last month. Photo: Xinhua

NBA prospect Muoka cannot play for Hong Kong until he gives up UK passport

Risk of US visa complications if he re-enters United States with a Hong Kong passport, so city must wait to select its new star.

7 Feb 2025 - 6:45AM

David Muoka has stated his intention to play for Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Jimmy Butler ends acrimonious time in Miami, joining Golden State: reports

The trade ends a Miami era for Butler that will be remembered first for two trips to the NBA Finals and then three suspensions.

3 Apr 2025 - 10:16PM

Dallas Mavericks boss defends stunning trade, as Doncic says emotional goodbye

Blockbuster trade sends Luka Doncic to LA Lakers, with Anthony Davis heading in the opposite direction.

3 Feb 2025 - 4:05PM

Ex-NBA star goes to Hong Kong police over claims on Chinese version of TikTok

Agent of Stephon Marbury, a Hong Kong resident, hits back about ‘malicious lies’, while Chinese swimmer Sun Yang also denies claims.

2 Feb 2025 - 6:38PM

Former NBA player Stephon Marbury pictured in Hong Kong last year. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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