NBA Will Not Have Media Availability For Remainder of China Trip
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The Lakers and Nets will conclude the
2019 China Games on Saturday, but the
teams won't be speaking to the media.
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We have decided not to hold media availability for our teams for the remainder of our trip
in China.
, NBA, via statement.
They have been placed into a complicated and unprecedented situation while abroad and we believe it would be unfair to ask them to address these matters in real time.
, NBA, via statement.
The Chinese government canceled all
media availability for Thursday's first
preseason game in Shanghai,
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including NBA commissioner Adam Silver's pregame press conference.
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China's actions are in response to Rockets
general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in
support of protesters in the Hong Kong riots.
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The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-111 on Thursday.
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The teams will play their second preseason game
on Saturday in Shenzhen.