When players from the National Basketball Association are no longer needed by the 30 teams and have depreciated market value, one of the top choices they consider is playing ball in China. However, unlike what many thinks of an easy life in China is actually a day-to-day survival for foreign players.
The National Basketball Association 2016-2017 season is beginning to enter its second half and teams are still changing in hierarchy. Since the start of the year, there are teams who have stayed true to their New Year's Resolution to win but some squads seem to be stuck in the rut. Here are the top five NBA teams at the middle of the season:
The NBA trade rumors were rocked by a recent revelation of a trade that went close but died out. Could the transaction be revisited before the deadline.
The NBA trade rumors are taking bizarre turns and injuries could throw a wrench to an erstwhile contender.
Stephen Curry has won back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards in the last two years, including a unanimous MVP, but he is not the highest paid player in the Golden State Warriors. And despite a max contract coming, Curry does not see himself playing for another team other than the Warriors.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly willing to move Ricky Rubio before the February 2017 trade deadline.
Brown drew the ire of one of the Chiefs' defesive backs during the Steelers' NFL divisional round victory.
Amy Montenegro managed to beat Celine Haga by the skin of her teeth during the Invicta 21 event.
Snuka was an innovator of the high-flying style of professional wrestling, which cemented his status as an icon of the sport.
Galloway agreed to a long term contract with the Pelicans after two years in New York.
The Houston Astros have been one of the busiest teams in the MLB this offseason. However, it seems like the Astros are not done making moves as they are currently linked with Oakland Athletics ace, Sonny Gray.
Kurt Angle is entering the WWE Hall of Fame as the headliner of the Class of 2017. However, he has not officially retired from wrestling which means he could have another match. The latest rumors imply that he might have a retirement match at WrestleMania 33.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in dire need of a backup point guard following their blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The Cavs have been linked with several playmakers which include Rajon Rondo of the Chicago Bulls and Ricky Rubio of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After the recent showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, the issue of who's the best player in the past half-decade has been brought up again.
The Chinese Football Association has laid out a new rule concerning the number of foreign players allowed in domestic matches, according to an article by China Daily. The rule, which was released on Monday, Jan. 16, is expected to promote local talent.
