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Mike Pence Takes Swipe At NBA, Nike In Critical Speech On China

The Vice President singled out Nike for removing Houston Rockets merchandise from stores in China after Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey's tweet.
By AP

Hundreds Flood Brooklyn Nets Game In 'Stand With Hong Kong' T-Shirts

Protesters slammed the NBA for caving to China.
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Hong Kong Protesters Burn LeBron James Jersey After His Comments On China

The Los Angeles Lakers forward chastised the Houston Rockets general manager and his comments supporting pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters.
By Jason Owens, Yahoo Sports

Houston Rockets Official Cuts Off Reporter For Asking About China

"Basketball questions only," the official said when stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook were asked about free speech.
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Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Blasts NBA For Caving To China

“Your statements come at a time when we would hope to see Americans standing up and speaking out," the legislators wrote in a letter.
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NBA Commissioner Says Free Speech Remains Vital After Rift With China

Commissioner Adam Silver told press that the NBA is committed to free speech after China rebuked Rockets GM Daryl Morey for supporting protestors in Hong Kong.
By AP

NBA In Crisis After Apology To China

The NBA is under fire after Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey tweeted in support of Hong Kong protesters.
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Carmelo Anthony Got Candid About Release From Rockets: 'I Didn't Like How That Went Down'

The decorated forward told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith he “didn’t understand” where his release came from.
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2 Queens Sat Courtside At The Rockets-Warriors Game, 1 Got Trolled On Big Screen

Beyoncé and "Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke received a warm welcome at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
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LeBron James' First Lakers Home Game Turns Into A Brawl

Players Chris Paul, Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo were all ejected for throwing punches.
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