China
Tiny Gallon agrees with Henan
Tiny Gallon (206 cm, Oklahoma’10) has agreed to terms with Chinese club Henan Shedianlaojiu (NBL) and will be playing for them next season. Gallon spent the 2014/15 season playing in the NBA D-League for the Delaware 87ers. He played 10 games for the 87ers before leaving in February 2015. During his run he averaged 5.8…
Read MoreStephon Marbury stays with Beijing Ducks
Stephon Marbury (188 cm, Georgia Tech’96) has agreed to terms on a contract extension with the Shougang Beijing Ducks (China-CBA). He will remain with them for two more seasons. The former NBA guard revitalized his career in China after his departure from NBA in 2009. Marbury has led the Beijing Ducks to back-to-back championships in…
Read MoreRandolph Morris stays with Beijing Ducks
Randolph Morris (211 cm, Kentucky’07) has been an important cog for the Shougang Beijing Ducks (China-CBA) in recent seasons and the club has decided to lock him in to a three-year contract extension which will keep him with the franchise until 2018. The big man appeared in 51 games for the Beijing Ducks this 2014/15…
Read MoreAndray Blatche lands Mega-Deal in China
Andray Blatche (211 cm) signed with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) in 2014/15 after failing to draw interest from NBA teams. The American player, who also holds a Philippine passport, has been a member of the Philippine National Team since 2014. Blatche settled in quite well in his new surroundings and proceeded to flourish with…
Read MoreChina: Beijing Ducks win third CBA Title
China – The Shougang Beijing Ducks edge out the Liaoning Jeibao Hunters 108-109 in Game 6 of the CBA Finals to repeat as league champions and claim their third title. The Ducks were led by former NBA guard Stephon Marbury whose impressive performance during the series earned him the Most Valuable Player Award. Marbury out-dueled…
Read MoreEarl Barron to Shanxi Zhongyu
Earl Barron (211 cm, Memphis’03) is making his way back to Asia after signing with Shanxi Zhongyu (China-CBA) for the remainder of the 2014/15 season. The former NBA big man started off the season playing in the NBA D-League for the Bakersfield Jam. In 26 games Barron produced averages of 20.3 ppg and 10.7 rpg.…
Read MoreJeff Adrien joins Guangdong Southern Tigers
The Guangdong Southern Tigers (China-CBA) are planning ahead and are gearing up for the post-season with the addition of Jeff Adrien (201 cm, Connecticut’09). The team is currently in second place in the CBA standings with a record of 28-3. They are in good shape to make it to the Playoffs. Adrien resumes his international…
Read MoreShavlik Randolph vs. Foshan L.L. at BAT
Former NBA forward Shavlik Randolph filed a claim against his former team, the Foshan Long Lions (China-CBA) at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) for outstanding salaries and submitted that his contract was improperly terminated due to his season-ending injury. He was on their roster during the 2013/14 season. Randolph is currently playing for the Phoenix…
Read MoreKevin Murphy to Zhejiang
Kevin Murphy (196 cm, Tennessee Tech’12) will play in China for the first time after penning a deal with Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (PBA). The American has already spent time with the Idaho Stampeded in the US Development League this season. Over fifteen games with the organization he collected averages of 23.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and…
Read MoreStephon Marbury in love with China
After a roller-coaster NBA career, Stephon Marbury has found peace in basketball-crazed China. The two-time all-star is thriving on the court with the Beijing Ducks while becoming one with his adopted hometown away from basketball. He is so entrenched, he wants to one day coach China’s national team. “I plan on living here for the…
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