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Michael Beasley moves to Shanghai
Michael Beasley (208 cm, Kansas State’08) has called time on his short stint with the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) and penned with Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China, CBA). The forward joined the Grizzlies pre-season camp a month ago, but his chances of reaching the season starting roster seemed unlikely. The chance to earn good money and play…
Read MoreJamaal Franklin added by Zhejiang Lions
Jamaal Franklin (196 cm, San Diego State’13) will pursue his professional career in China this 2014-15 season, signing with the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (CBA). This July Franklin played for the Memphis Grizzlies’ Summer league team and was under consideration for a training camp contract. Unfortunately for the 23-year-old guard, he was released by the team…
Read MoreBarcelona wins Euroleague Asia Tour game
Barcelona is a team that likes to disrupt the history books, especially in the Euroleague where their Top 16 exploits have been the stuff of legend over the last few years. The Spanish giant was in history making mood as the team clashed with Chinese franchise Zhejiang Lions in Hangzhou, China on Tuesday. The game…
Read MoreZaid Abbas heads to Shanxi Zhongyu
Zaid Abbas (203 cm) will be playing for Shanxi Zhongyu from China’s CBA this 2014-15 season. He is a Jordanian player, but a veteran of Chinese professional basketball. Abbas was a former player of the Jordanian national team from 2004 to 2012. In 2013-14 Zaid played for the TianJin Steel (China-CBA) and as a member of…
Read MoreIke Diogu picked up by DongGuan Leopards
The DongGuan New Century Leopards from China’s CBA will be bringing in Ike Diogu (204 cm, Arizona State’05) to strengthen their frontcourt this 2014-15. The former NBA forward is a Nigerian-American player who was a former member of the Nigerian national team from 2012-13. Diogu began the 2013-14 season with the New York Knicks but…
Read MoreArsalan Kazemi newcomer to Chongqing
Chongqing Fly Dragon from China’s NBL has landed young Iranian rising star Arsalan Kazemi (200 cm, Oregon’13) this 2014-15. Iran has in recent years emerged as a dominant force in Asian basketball. Their fresh crop of promising players are intriguing prospects for teams in the region. Kazemi is one such prospect and has been a…
Read MoreJosh Harrellson sets return to Chongqing
Chongqing Fly Dragon from China’s NBL has landed former NBA forward Josh Harrellson (208 cm, Kentucky’11) to strengthen their frontcourt this 2014-15. He played the 2013-14 season with the Detroit Pistons and averaged 2.8 ppg and 2.3 rpg. His season was cut short by an injury in February 2014. Before signing with the Pistons he…
Read MoreAndray Blatche heads to Xinjiang
Andray Blatche (211 cm) will continue his professional career with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2014-15 season. Blatche is an American player who also holds a Philippine passport. Despite dealing with some minor injuries Andray was one of the more inspiring performers at the FIBA World Cup 2014, playing for Philippine team Gilas Pilipinas.…
Read MoreMiroslav Raduljica lands with Shandong
The Shandong Flaming Bulls (China-CBA) were able to score in free agency this pre-season, acquiring Miroslav Raduljica (213 cm) for 2014-15. He is a 26-year-old Serbian player who has been with the national team from 2009-10, 2012, and 2014. Raduljica recently helped the Serbian team land a Silver medal finish at the FIBA World Cup…
Read MoreJordan Crawford heads to China
Jordan Crawford (193 cm, Xavier’10) is bidding adieu to the NBA this 2014-15 and will continue his professional career in China, signing with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (CBA). Crawford began his 2013-14 season with the Boston Celtics. He filled in for injured point guard Rajon Rondo. He was able to play 39 games for Boston…
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