Overview

• Brooklyn began a 17-hour flight Monday for preseason matchups with the Suns in Macao on Oct. 10 and 12 at The Venetian Arena.
• These will be the league’s first games in Greater China in six years following the broadcast freeze and sponsorship losses that followed the controversy.
• Commissioner Adam Silver previously estimated a $400 million first-year hit, while a renewed Tencent deal in 2024 signaled thawing access.
• Nets owner Joe Tsai, who funds Chinese player development and warned his team to expect fan throngs, has helped steer the return.
• Brooklyn’s strong following in China and the presence of local favorite Fanbo Zeng anchor a week featuring fan events, community outreach and a celebrity game with Hall of Famers Tony Parker, Ray Allen and Tracy McGrady.