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About 30 fans turned out to the Houston Rockets' home opener on Thursday, Oct. 24 to support the Hong Kong protesters. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's comments in support of the protesters drew criticism in China.

Fans Show Support for Hong Kong Protesters at Houston Rockets Home Opener

(HOUSTON) — A group of 30 fans at the Houston Rockets' season opener agains...

(HOUSTON) — A group of 30 fans at the Houston Rockets' season opener against Milwaukee held signs and wore shirts in support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on Thursday night. Houston general manager Daryl...

Shaquille O'Neal attends the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016 in New York City.

'Daryl Morey Was Right.' Shaquille O'Neal Weighs In On NBA-China Controversy

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal has defended Houston Rockets general man...

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal has defended Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who sparked controversy earlier this month when he tweeted in support of protestors in Hong Kong. O'Neal, a 19-year veteran of the NBA,...

Commissioner of the NBA, Adam Silver (L) and broadcaster Robin Roberts speak onstage during the TIME 100 Health Summit at Pier 17 in New York City on Oct. 17, 2019.

'The Losses Have Already Been Substantial.' Adam Silver Addresses Fallout From the NBA-China Controversy

During the first TIME 100 Health Summit on Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam ...

During the first TIME 100 Health Summit on Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that he's willing to deal with the business consequences of Daryl Morey's Oct. 4 tweet supporting protesters in Hong Kong. The...

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 on Oct. 8, 2019.

The China-NBA Spat Underscores Just How Far Sino-U.S. Relations Have Deteriorated

The showdown between the NBA and Beijing over free speech is fast becoming ...

The showdown between the NBA and Beijing over free speech is fast becoming the latest hot potato in deteriorating Sino-U.S. relations

Chinese fans watch the preseason NBA basketball game between Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers in Shenzhen, in China's southern Guangdong province on October 8, 2018.

How a Quickly-Deleted Tweet About China Got Pretty Much Everyone Mad at the NBA

The owner of the Houston Rockets tweeted support for the Hong Kong proteste...

The owner of the Houston Rockets tweeted support for the Hong Kong protesters

Rapper Snoop Dogg performs at Providence Medical Center Amphitheater on September 8, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri.

University of Kansas Apologizes for Explicit Snoop Dogg Performance at Basketball Season Kickoff Event

The performance included explicit language, poll dancing and fake money

Evan Fournier #10 of France in action against Joe Harris of USA during FIBA World Cup 2019 Quarter-finals match between USA and France at Dongguan Basketball Center on September 11, 2019 in Dongguan, China.

Team USA Basketball Lost to France — Yes, France. But it's Not Time to Panic Yet

There's still time to right the ship before the Tokyo Olympics

Fans Show Support for Hong Kong Protesters at Houston Rockets Home Opener

'Daryl Morey Was Right.' Shaquille O'Neal Weighs In On NBA-China Controversy

'The Losses Have Already Been Substantial.' Adam Silver Addresses Fallout From the NBA-China Controversy

The China-NBA Spat Underscores Just How Far Sino-U.S. Relations Have Deteriorated

How a Quickly-Deleted Tweet About China Got Pretty Much Everyone Mad at the NBA

University of Kansas Apologizes for Explicit Snoop Dogg Performance at Basketball Season Kickoff Event

Team USA Basketball Lost to France — Yes, France. But it's Not Time to Panic Yet

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