China
Shelden Williams signs with TianJin Steel
Former NBA forward Shelden Williams (206 cm, Duke’06) will continue his career in China’s CBA this 2013-14 season after signing with TianJin Steel. Williams was drafted fifth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2006 NBA draft. Shelden spent the 2012-13 season playing in France’s ProA for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone. In 35 games he averaged 13.3…
Read MoreDelonte West to Fujian Quanzhou Bank
Former NBA guard Delonte West (192 cm, St. Joseph’s’04) is headed to China after signing with the Fujian Quanzhou Bank (CBA) for the 2013-14 season. West hit a tumultuous patch in his life and career after going through challenges such as being homeless and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This deal to play in China is…
Read MoreJerel McNeal to play in China
Jerel McNeal (191 cm, Marquette´09) will play in the Chinese Basketball Association this season after agreeing terms Zhejiang Guangsha Lions. The guard was released by NBA franchise the Utah Jazz earlier in the week but has been quick to find a new team for the season. The American started the2012/2013 season with the Toronto Raptors…
Read MoreHamed Haddadi to play for Sichuan
Former NBA center Hamed Haddadi (218 cm) has been added by the Sichuan Blue Whales, a newcomer to China’s CBA this 2013-14 season. The Iranian big man has been a member of the Iranian National Team from 2004 up to the present. He recently won M.V.P. honors as he led Iran to a gold-medal finish…
Read MoreEarl Barron heads to Qingdao
Earl Barron (212 cm, Memphis´03) will not be returning to the NBA this season after signing a deal to play in China for Qingdao Double Star Eagles (CBA). The center has played consistently in the NBA since 2004 but has also headed off to other countries such as Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The American…
Read MoreJosh Selby decides on Qingdao
Josh Selby (187cm, Kansas´11) will play pro ball for the first time outside of the United States this season after agreeing terms with Qingdao Eagles (China, CBA). The point guard has recently been in action during the NBA Pro Summer League in Las Vegas where he played for the LA Lakers over five games and…
Read MoreJonny Flynn heads to China
Jonny Flynn (183 cm, Syracuse´09) has joined Chinese NBL franchise Sichuan Blue Whales for the 2013/2014 season. The point guard was playing in his native Australia at the end of last season while representing the Melbourne Tigers in the NBL. Over eighteen games he averaged impressively with 17.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per…
Read MoreDonte Greene heads to China
Donte Greene (206 cm, Syracuse’08) will be continuing his professional basketball career in China after signing a deal to play for the DongGuan New Century Leopards (CBA) for the 2013-14 season. The German-born American player started the 2013-14 season under contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, but was traded to the Boston Celtics during the pre-season.…
Read MoreBahrami to play for China’s Fujian QB
China’s Fujian Quanzhou Bank (CBA) has recently added Iranian Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami for the 2013-14 season. Bahrami is a 10-year veteran with the Iranian National Team and was recently part of the successful squad that dominated the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships held in Manila, Philippines. He played nine games in that grueling tournament and…
Read MoreIvan Johnson returns to China
Ivan Johnson (203 cm, CS-San Bernardino’07) has spent the last two seasons with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. This 2013-14 season Johnson will returning to China after signing a one-year deal to play for Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank (CBA). He was last in the Far East when he played six games for Qingdao Double Star (China-CBA) in…
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