NBA China Games 2026: Everything to know - RAW CHILI

NBA China Games draw fans from near and far, Irving just one of the star attractions

Basketball fans draped in the red of Houston and blue of Dallas flooded into The Venetian Macau on Friday ahead of the first of this year’s NBA China Games. The exhibition between the Rockets and Mavericks forms the centrepiece of a five-day basketball festival that tipped off on Wednesday and will conclude with a second match between the two on Sunday. Crowds gathered hours in advance of the opening tip-off, and lengthy queues snaked past the p…

Rockets’ Expectations & Mavericks Potential: Live from Media Day in Macao

Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon are live from Rockets-Mavericks media day in Macao! Rockets general manager Rafael Stone joins them discussing Houston’s approach to roster construction, building on last season’s 52 wins and navigating a competitive Western Conference. Then, Jabari Smith Jr. joins to talk about the Rockets’ expectations and Fred VanVleet’s return, while Mavericks wing Naji Marshall talks about developing his floater, playing alo…

NBA China Games 2026: Why Are Houston Rockets And Dallas Mavericks Playing In Macao?

The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks face off in the NBA China Games 2026 in Macao on October 9 and 11. Here's why the NBA is returning to Asia, the game schedule, venue details and Kyrie Irving’s comeback.

NBA China Games 2026: Everything to know - RAW CHILI

The Rockets and Mavericks will face off on Friday and Sunday at The Venetian Arena in Macao. NBA…