Houston Rockets GM Apologizes For Tweet Supporting Hong Kong Protesters
5 years, 3 months ago

Houston Rockets GM Apologizes For Tweet Supporting Hong Kong Protesters

NPR  

Houston Rockets GM Apologizes For Tweet Supporting Hong Kong Protesters Enlarge this image toggle caption Pat Sullivan/AP Pat Sullivan/AP The Houston Rockets' general manager apologized on Sunday for a tweet expressing support for Hong Kong protesters that has sparked a harsh backlash from China's official basketball association. "I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China.," Daryl Morey tweeted on Sunday. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement late Sunday that Morey's original tweet was "regrettable." Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz took exception to the apology, tweeting, "As a lifelong @HoustonRockets fan, I was proud to see @dmorey call out the Chinese Communist Party's repressive treatment of protesters," adding in a separate tweet, "We're better than this; human rights shouldn't be assisting Chinese communist censorship."

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Yao Ming vows to support China players after online abuse
1 year, 1 month ago

Yao Ming vows to support China players after online abuse

The Hindu  

Chinese basketball great Yao Ming says that criticism of the men’s national team has gone too far after some players were abused online following a series of disappointing results. “Here I represent the association to make a statement,” Yao, an eight-time NBA All-Star and now president of the Chinese Basketball Association, said at a Chinese basketball Hall of Fame event …

Yao Ming Vows to Support China Players After Online Abuse
1 year, 1 month ago

Yao Ming Vows to Support China Players After Online Abuse

News 18  

Chinese basketball great Yao Ming says that criticism of the men’s national team has gone too far after some players were abused online following a series of disappointing results. “Here I represent the association to make a statement,” Yao, an eight-time NBA All-Star and now president of the Chinese Basketball Association, said Thursday at a Chinese basketball Hall of Fame …

NBA: China state broadcaster CCTV hints Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey 'paid price' for Hong Kong tweet
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA: China state broadcaster CCTV hints Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey 'paid price' for Hong Kong tweet

Firstpost  

CCTV suspended NBA broadcasts last October after Morey tweeted “Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong”, referring to protests Beijing calls separatist and seditious. Beijing: China’s state broadcaster CCTV warned Friday those who “hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will have to pay a price” after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey stepped down. Morey’s departure made major news …

NBA: Hong Kong-tweeting Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey steps down after 14 years – Firstpost
4 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Hong Kong-tweeting Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey steps down after 14 years – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Morey departed of his own choice after guiding the Rockets basketball operations since the 2007-2008 season, making the decision after the Rockets were beaten in the second round of the NBA playoffs in the Covid-19 quarantine bubble in Orlando. New York: Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, whose tweet last year supporting Hong Kong freedom led to a China rift …

Andrew Bogut questions NBA's backdown to China over support for Hong Kong democracy protesters
5 years, 2 months ago

Andrew Bogut questions NBA's backdown to China over support for Hong Kong democracy protesters

ABC  

Australian basketball superstar Andrew Bogut has questioned the NBA's stance on China and the protests in Hong Kong, saying the sporting organisation is putting profit before principle. Key points: Basketballer Andrew Bogut has accused the NBA of putting profit ahead of principle over China The NBA apologised to China after a Houston Rockets executive tweeted support for democracy protesters in …

NBA: Shaquille O'Neal backs Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey over Hong Kong pro-democracy tweet
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Shaquille O'Neal backs Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey over Hong Kong pro-democracy tweet

Firstpost  

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal gave his support to Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey on Tuesday, saying the executive “was right” in his comments that ignited a furore between the NBA and China. Los Angeles: NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal gave his support to Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey on Tuesday, saying the executive “was right” in his comments that …

NBA says Chinese wanted Morey’s firing; China denies claim
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA says Chinese wanted Morey’s firing; China denies claim

Associated Press  

The rift between the NBA and China appeared to widen again Friday, as the fallout over Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong continued. A day after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Chinese officials wanted Morey fired, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry told reporters that no such demand was made by …

Silver: China asked for Rockets GM Daryl Morey to be fired
5 years, 2 months ago

Silver: China asked for Rockets GM Daryl Morey to be fired

Associated Press  

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Chinese officials wanted Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to be fired for his tweet supporting anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and the league emphatically dismissed the request. Silver also said that the league is already feeling “substantial” financial losses because of the Chinese reaction to Morey’s deleted tweet. There’s no chance we’ll even discipline …

LeBron: Rockets’ Morey ‘wasn’t educated’ on China tweet
5 years, 2 months ago

LeBron: Rockets’ Morey ‘wasn’t educated’ on China tweet

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James believes Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey “was either misinformed or not really educated on the situation” regarding the potential consequences of his actions when he tweeted in support of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests. In his first public comments since the Los Angeles Lakers returned home from a strange weeklong tour of China immediately after …

China's newest weapon against Hong Kong? An angry mob of web users targeting Western firms
5 years, 3 months ago

China's newest weapon against Hong Kong? An angry mob of web users targeting Western firms

ABC  

Even by China's heavily nationalistic standards, the reaction to a tweet this week has been extreme. The uproar over a tweet supporting the Hong Kong protestors from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is the sharpest sign yet that in China's 'New Era' — as President Xi Jinping calls it — foreigners are expected to submit to its censorship rules …

'Hong Kong riots are like 9/11': Chinese State media accuses NBA of endorsing violence, lacking respect for China
5 years, 3 months ago

'Hong Kong riots are like 9/11': Chinese State media accuses NBA of endorsing violence, lacking respect for China

Firstpost  

Chinese state media on Wednesday accused the U.S. National Basketball Association of endorsing violence and peddling a ‘secessionist pipe dream’ in an escalating row over comments by a team official in support of protests in Hong Kong. Shanghai: Chinese state media on Wednesday accused the U.S. National Basketball Association of endorsing violence and peddling a “secessionist pipe dream” in an …

NBA vs China: A timeline of the Hong Kong tweet controversy
5 years, 3 months ago

NBA vs China: A timeline of the Hong Kong tweet controversy

CNN  

New York CNN Business — A simple image consisting of seven words might be the most troublesome tweet in corporate America this year. Video Ad Feedback Backlash from China after NBA manager's Hong Kong tweet 02:40 - Source: CNN Monday, Oct. 7: NBA’s initial response sparks outrage The NBA said that it recognizes that Morey’s views “have deeply offended many …

NBA: Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai sides with China in Houston Rockets debacle, says hurt caused will take time to heal
5 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai sides with China in Houston Rockets debacle, says hurt caused will take time to heal

Firstpost  

Nets owner Joseph Tsai, who made a fortune with Alibaba after co-founding the e-commerce titan and remains its executive vice president, said in a Facebook post that Morey’s tweet was intolerable to the Chinese government and citizens New York: Freedom of expression does not extend to issues China deems untouchable, the Taiwanese-Canadian owner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets said Monday …

NBA backs free speech after furore over Hong Kong pro-democracy tweet by Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey
5 years, 3 months ago

NBA backs free speech after furore over Hong Kong pro-democracy tweet by Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey

Firstpost  

The NBA initially put out statements that senior US politicians slammed as bowing to China for financial reasons. The public relations crisis erupted on Friday when the Houston Rockets’ general manager posted a tweet backing protesters in the semi-autonomous southern Chinese city of Hong Kong who are demanding greater freedoms. But in his first public comments on the controversy, NBA …

Houston Rockets, NBA Face Backlash After Tweet Supporting Hong Kong Protesters
5 years, 3 months ago

Houston Rockets, NBA Face Backlash After Tweet Supporting Hong Kong Protesters

NPR  

Houston Rockets, NBA Face Backlash After Tweet Supporting Hong Kong Protesters The Houston Rockets' general manager deleted his tweet, but the team immediately faced backlash from China, where the NBA has a big following. The Houston Rockets general manager, Daryl Morey, tweeted in support of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters. The Rockets in the NBA have a huge following in that …

Houston Rockets: China’s love for the NBA runs deep. But its fans are facing a difficult decision
5 years, 3 months ago

Houston Rockets: China’s love for the NBA runs deep. But its fans are facing a difficult decision

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Basketball may have been invented by a Canadian and popularized by Americans, but it has more fans in China than anywhere else. Morey has since apologized, and the NBA issued a statement distancing itself from his tweet, saying his views “have deeply offended many of our friends and fans in China, which is regrettable.” Despite this …

Rockets’ general manager’s Hong Kong comments anger China
5 years, 3 months ago

Rockets’ general manager’s Hong Kong comments anger China

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he did not intend to offend any of the team’s Chinese fans or sponsors. My tweets are my own and in no way represent the Rockets or the NBA.” NBA Chief …

China suspends business ties with NBA team Houston Rockets over Hong Kong tweet
5 years, 3 months ago

China suspends business ties with NBA team Houston Rockets over Hong Kong tweet

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Several Chinese businesses are suspending ties with the Houston Rockets after the American basketball team’s general manager expressed support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests. The NBA said Monday that it recognizes that Morey’s views “have deeply offended many of our friends and fans in China, which is regrettable.” “While Daryl has made it clear that …

NBA’s China problem threatens billions in basketball investment
5 years, 3 months ago

NBA’s China problem threatens billions in basketball investment

Al Jazeera  

Through decades of painstaking deal-making, the NBA created a multibillion-dollar opportunity in China, the world’s second-largest economy. Chinese sportswear maker Li Ning Co. and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Credit Card Center suspended cooperation with the Rockets, while national broadcaster CCTV and Tencent Holdings Ltd. said they will halt broadcasting the team’s games. https://t.co/bbiwCBTwc1 — Beto O'Rourke October 7, 2019 The …

Houston Rockets Face Backlash After Manager Tweets Support For Hong Kong Protests
5 years, 3 months ago

Houston Rockets Face Backlash After Manager Tweets Support For Hong Kong Protests

NPR  

Houston Rockets Face Backlash After Manager Tweets Support For Hong Kong Protests The NBA's Houston Rockets are facing backlash in China after the team's general manager tweeted out support for protests in Hong Kong. BERLINER: So Daryl Morey - let's start with him - general manager of the Rockets, as you said, one of the most highly respected executives in …

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