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· Chandler Treon
‘I’m with you’: NBA star James Harden befriends Chinese student paralyzed in MSU shooting
NBA star James Harden surprised Michigan State University (MSU) shooting survivor John Hao in the hospital to offer his support. Hao, a 20-year-old international MSU student from China, was shot in the back during the East Lansing shooting on Feb. 13, which severed his spinal…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu calls out celebrity look-alike segment at NBA All-Star Game
Actor Simu Liu, who participated in the 2023 NBA All-Star-Ruffles Celebrity Game on Friday night, has expressed disappointment over the event’s celebrity look-a-like segment in which he was compared to a random Asian spectator. During the segment, a photo of the “Shang-Chi and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu shows off his handles in video ahead of NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Marvel star Simu Liu showed off his basketball skills while practicing for the upcoming NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. On Thursday, Liu shared an Instagram post showcasing his training with trainer Binky Smalls.
· Ryan General
NBA star Jordan Clarkson wants chance to show his Pinoy pride at 2023 All-Star Game
NBA star Jordan Clarkson is hoping to represent not just Utah but also the Philippines at the upcoming 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City on Feb. 19. The Filipino American Utah Jazz guard, who is currently in his first season as a starter, is averaging a career-high of…
· Ryan General
Yuta Watanabe praised by Kevin Durant after becoming NBA’s most accurate 3-point shooter
The Brooklyn Nets’ Yuta Watanabe is currently the best 3-point shooter in the NBA, making 24 out of 42 attempts in the 14 games he’s played this season. Watanabe, who is under a non-guaranteed $1.8 million minimum contract with the Nets, has significantly improved his 3-point…
· Carl Samson
NBA fan removed after hurling racist remarks at Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson
A Portland Trail Blazers fan was reportedly kicked out of the Oregon city’s Moda Center on Saturday night after making racist statements directed at Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson. The fan was also accused of “flipping the [Jazz] players off for a long while,” according to…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk welcomes Ye back to Twitter after also unbanning Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump had his Twitter account restored after Elon Musk, the new owner and CEO of the social media platform, posted a poll on Friday asking users if he should allow Trump to return to Twitter. Following the poll,the ban on Trump’s account was removed on…
· William Yuk
Taiwan pro teams reportedly pursuing more former NBA stars after Dwight Howard signing
After the Taoyuan Leopards signed center Dwight Howard, other teams in Taiwan’s T1 League are following suit by pursuing seasoned NBA stars. Among the players being considered is Howard’s former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony, who is purportedly being pursued by the…
· William Yuk
Jeremy Lin not hopeful about NBA comeback
Despite fans clamoring for his NBA comeback, Jeremy Lin believes that a potential return is “no longer in the cards.” During an interview with The New York Times, the Taiwanese American athlete explained that he “accepted all the challenges of all the front offices to go back”…
· William Yuk
Jaylin Williams makes history as first player of Vietnamese descent to make active NBA roster
Jaylin Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the first basketball player of Vietnamese descent to make an active NBA roster. Throughout the preseason, Williams flashed his skills on the glass as one of the team’s most effective rebounders. Last Wednesday, Williams made his…
· Ryan General
Filipino American coach Erik Spoelstra voted best head coach in the NBA
A survey of NBA general managers has chosen the Miami Heat’s Erik Spoelstra as the basketball league's best coach this year. Spoelstra acquired 52 percent of the managers’ total votes. Golden State’s Steve Kerr came in second with 22 percent of the vote, while San Antonio’s…
· Ryan General
Video: BTS’ SUGA meets NBA star Stephen Curry in Japan
BTS member SUGA visited the Golden State Warriors’ star point guard Stephen Curry in Japan, where the team is set to play two NBA preseason games against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors’ official Twitter page posted a video on Thursday of the two global stars with the…
· Ryan General
Las Vegas Aces’ assistant coach Natalie Nakase becomes first Asian American coach to win WNBA title
Las Vegas Aces assistant coach Natalie Nakase became the first Asian American coach to win a WNBA title after the team defeated the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Sunday. Nakase, 42, joined the Aces’ coaching staff under head coach Becky Hammon in…
· William Yuk
NBA champion Jeremy Lin signs with CBA’s Guangzhou Loong Lions
Jeremy Lin has announced that he will be heading to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) as a member of the Guangzhou Loong Lions for the 2022-2023 season. Lin announced his return in an Instagram post which contained pictures of himself wearing his new uniform and signing…
· Ryan General
Former NBA center advises Kevin Durant tweet ‘Free Taiwan’ to get traded off by Nets owner Joe Tsai
Former NBA center Andrew Bogut took to Twitter to poke fun at the NBA’s extremely sensitive relationship with China with a dig at Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai. Bogut’s tweet focused on Nets power forward Kevin Durant, who expressed his desire to be traded from the team over a…
· Bryan Ke
NBA star Zion Williamson credits ‘Naruto’ for career, life inspiration
New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson opened up about his love for “Naruto” and how its anime adaptation has served as both life and career inspiration. “For a while, nobody took Naruto seriously,” Williamson explained during a panel about “Naruto” at San Diego…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Everyone gives so much love’: Fil-Am NBA player Jalen Green reconnects with Filipino roots in Manila
Jalen Green, the 20-year-old Filipino American NBA player, arrived in Manila on Wednesday for his “JG4 Manila Tour” with sports brand Adidas Philippines. The JG4 Manila Tour is reportedly Green’s first event as an Adidas Global Ambassador and a full-fledged NBA player. The tour…
· Michelle De Pacina
Kai Sotto goes undrafted in 2022 NBA Draft but still has Filipinos’ support: ‘Laban lang!’
Kai Sotto, the 7-foot-2-inch Philippine-born center, was not selected in the 2022 NBA Rookie Draft on Thursday. Although Sotto was left undrafted, many Filipinos continued to rally their support for him, landing “Kai Sotto” and “Undrafted” on the top trends on Twitter. Sotto may…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino artist collaborates with Adidas for NBA star Donovan Mitchell’s latest signature shoe
Filipino artist Jappy Agoncillo collaborated with Adidas for NBA star Donovan Mitchell’s latest signature shoe, D.O.N. Issue #3 “Origin Story.” The basketball shoes reference both Agoncillo’s and Mitchell’s roots with a map of Mitchell’s hometown in Elmsford, New York, on the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chicago Bulls show interest in drafting 7’2” Filipino NBA prospect Kai Sotto
Kai Sotto, a 7-foot-2-inch Filipino NBA prospect, has piqued the interest of the Chicago Bulls, who invited him to a private workout. The 20-year-old previously worked out with the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic. He is also scheduled to workout with the…
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