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A man walks past statues of NBA players Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, left, and Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers holding Chinese flags in the entrance of an NBA merchandise store in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV announced Tuesday it will no longer air two NBA preseason games set to be played in the country. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The Latest: Chinese say people have expressed their opinion

Associated Press

Cashing in on China Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

NBA bowing to China reminds Democrats why America is great

By Tim Young

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr gestures during the NBA basketball team's media day in San Francisco Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ** FILE **

Steve Kerr, NBA’s outspoken Trump critic, goes mum on league’s China politics: ‘No comment’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Houston Rockets' James Harden stands near the team bench during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Saitama, near Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Could Yao Ming mend the fences between the NBA and China?

By STEPHEN WADE - Associated Press

Notre Dame coach Mike Brey answers a question during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

ACC waits to see who steps into star spotlight

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before an NBA preseason basketball game between the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Saitama, near Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

NBA says free speech remains vital with China rift ongoing

By Stephen Wade and Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with the media during an NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Popovich lauds Silver’s response to China over tweet rift

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dunkfest: Zion shows high-flying skills in preseason debut

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook, left, grabs at James Harden as they joke around at the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball preseason game against the Shanghai Sharks, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

NBA’s reaction to Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweet differs in English, Chinese

By Yanan Wang - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2019, file photo, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, second from left, attends the semifinal match between Argentina and France in the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing. The multibillion-dollar relationship between China and the NBA is strained right now in ways unlike any other since the league first began planting roots there three decades ago. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

NBA’s ties with China, worth billions, now under strain

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE--In this Nov. 2, 2018, file photo, Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., speaks during a Nebraska Republican Party Get Out The Vote rally tour stop in Omaha, Neb. Sasse will surround himself with many of the state's top Republicans on for a likely announcement that he'll seek a second term, despite angering some party activists with his repeated criticism of President Donald Trump. Sasse was set to appear in Omaha for a &quot;special announcement&quot; Monday evening alongside fellow Republican office-holders, including Gov. Pete Ricketts and members of Nebraska's all-Republican congressional delegation. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Ben Sasse slams NBA for ‘apology’ to communist China

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Amir Coffey (7) guards Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) during the second quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game, Thursday, Oct 3, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Rockets’ general manager’s Hong Kong comments anger China

Associated Press

Indiana Pacers player Myles Turner plays against Sacramento Kings at the NBA India Games 2019, in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

Challenges upheld: Pacers, Kings get calls changed in India

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Wise beyond his years, Grizzlies’ Crowder embraces lead role

By DON WADE and The Daily Memphian - Associated Press

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers point guard Landry Shamet (20) during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game, Thursday, Oct 3, 2019, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

A league first: The NBA plays a game in India

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

AP Sportlight

By Compiled PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (22) jokes with Heat staff following an NBA basketball news conference, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Miami. Butler spoke publicly for the first time since the July trade that brought him to South Florida as the new face of the franchise. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Latest: Pop back for 24th season after few ups and downs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NBA photographer Michael Gonzalez photographs Phoenix Suns' DeAndre Ayton during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phoenix adds talent, tries to rise in Western Conference

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, left, and Joel Embiid, right, conduct interviews during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Camden. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

76ers’ Scott: Eagles fan yelled slur, still regrets fight

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook and James Harden, right, are photographed together during NBA basketball media day Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Gold standards: Many NBA players considering 2020 Olympics

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press