China’s state-run television is ending its year-long ban on the NBA and will air Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat Friday. China Central Television said it would resume coverage almost exactly one year after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted his support for protests in Hong Kong. NBA TRAINING ACADEMIES IN CHINA PLAGUED WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES, BOMBSHELL REPORT CLAIMS"During the recent Chinese National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, the NBA sent their well wishes to fans in China," CCTV said in a statement, via ESPN. CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOX BET SUPER 6 (Sponsored)The NBA and China have a complicated relationship that has made headlines several times recently. Lakers star Lebron James and the Lakers are going into Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat.

Source: Fox News October 09, 2020 22:52 UTC