NBA Eyes Return to China, Citing Improved Relations

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai highlights the league's 'very good place' with China, aiming to resume games for its largest fan base.

The NBA has not played in China since 2019, following a fallout over a tweet supporting Hong Kong protests.
Joe Tsai, Brooklyn Nets owner, states the NBA is eager to return to China, emphasizing the league's significant fan base there.
China's state-sponsored TV resumed broadcasting NBA games in 2022, signaling a mending relationship.
Critics, including former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom, accuse the NBA of overlooking human rights abuses in China for financial gain.
The potential resumption of NBA games in China is seen as crucial for fan interaction and league revenue.