The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games, marking its comeback after a six-year absence. This hiatus followed a controversy when a team official tweeted support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
The Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will play sell-out games on Friday and Sunday in Macau, a special administrative region of China located nearby. These events signify a significant step as the NBA seeks to rebuild its presence and fanbase in the region.
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