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As NBA players increasingly lineup in support of the oppressive Chinese government, it’s becoming evident that the main motivating factor is their financial dealings with the communist nation.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) accused LeBron James of “kissing up to tyrants and murderers,” after the NBA star cited the “negative” side-effects of free speech in an interview with reporters Monday night.

Muhammad Ali’s ex-wife expressed her disappointment with NBA star LeBron James’s decision to not back pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong, in a recent interview with TMZ Sports.

Demonstrators in Hong Kong began burning their LeBron James jerseys and merchandise after the NBA star made comments that were critical of Daryl Morey, and cited the “negatives” of free speech.

NBA star Enes Kanter, who was born and raised in the oppressive country of Turkey, took a swipe at LeBron James on Tuesday over the latter’s ignorant comments on China.

On Tuesday night, NBA star and social justice warrior LeBron James said that Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey “wasn’t educated,” when he posted a pro-democracy tweet in support of Hong Kong almost two weeks ago.

LeBron James called Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey uneducated and went off at-length about the “negative” side-effects of free speech, in reaction to Morey’s tweet of support to pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong.

The NBA’s controversy with China is not going away anytime soon, and the consequences from it will be far-reaching. Nor, will those far-reaching consequences be confined to the leagues front office.

In response to the NBA defending Daryl Morey’s freedom of speech, Chinese officials took it away from the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets.

The NBA has postponed Wednesday’s scheduled media sessions in Shanghai for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, and it remains unclear if the teams will play in China this week as scheduled.

China has begun removing NBA signage ahead of Thursday’s planned preseason game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers, as the communist nation continues retaliating against the NBA over a pro-democracy tweet posted by Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey.

China has canceled an NBA Cares event featuring the Los Angeles Lakers, as the communist nation continues to retaliate against the NBA after Rockets GM Daryl Morey tweeted support for pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong.

President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to basketball legend Jerry Alan West of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles (AFP) – An arrest warrant for Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge has been issued by authorities in Mobile, Alabama.

Fox Sports 1 commentator Jason Whitlock found much to criticize about LeBron James’s parenting skills, saying that a “thirst for fame” is like a cocaine addiction after the Lakers star was seen on video hollering support for his son’s basketball skills.

L.A. Lakers forward Moe Wagner says that he accidentally “liked” a tweet that was complimentary of George Zimmerman, the man who killed Trayvon Martin in 2012.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says that Jerry West, the pro basketball great, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently said that TV ratings for Midwest and East Coast games have slumped since LeBron James headed west.

After a video emerged of a Broward County, Florida, police officer slamming a black teenager’s head into the ground, and then punching him. Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr seemed to blame the entire country for the incident.

Students at the LeBron James-supported “I Promise” school in Akron, Ohio, have earned huge gains in test scores, according to reports.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of this tempestuous franchise just over two years ago.

LeBron James did not hold back when describing how significant he felt the murder of his friend, rapper Nipsey Hussle, truly was. The Lakers forward called Hussle’s death “one of the most unfortunate events” in American history.

Sunday’s game saw L.A. Lakers star LeBron James play the worst quarter in his 16-year career.

March 7 (UPI) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron Jamespassed idol Michael Jordan for No. 4 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with an And-1 during a loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Rapper Snoop Dogg has apparently had it with the L.A. Lakers. In fact, he is so mad he wants the team shipped out on a “slave ship.”

On Friday night’s episode of The Shop, host LeBron James praised former NFL player Colin Kaepernick for his “sacrifice” in continuing his protests despite having his sport “taken away from him.”

LeBron James has been likened to many a celebrity throughout his long, and distinguished career. At various times he’s been compared to Ali, Jordan, and many other all-time greats.

Dec. 31 (UPI) — The annual tradition of NBA fans, players and coaches debating about who is the NBA’s greatest player of all time started earlier than expected after LeBron James’ recent comments.

L.A. Lakers star LeBron James recently claimed he was unaware that “Jewish money” was an ages-old, anti-Semitic stereotype, but New York Post columnist Phil Mushnick is not prepared to let James off the hook for his “non-apology.”

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates returned fire at NBA star LeBron James for saying pro football players are treated like “slaves.” Gates countered saying that NFL players know what they are signing up for and make a fine living doing it.

LeBron James was awarded the Associated Press athlete of the year award for the third year in a row. However, the Lakers star insisted that the children at his “I Promise” school in Ohio are the ones who deserve the credit.

NBA star LeBron James apologized on Sunday, for sharing song lyrics on Instagram which contained a reference to getting “Jewish Money.”

On his HBO Sports series The Shop, L.A. Lakers forward LeBron James called the NFL’s owners as a bunch of “old white men” and accused them of acting like slave masters.

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers wore gun control shirts during warm-ups following last week’s shooting in Thousand Oaks, California. 

NBA star LeBron James wore a Beto O’Rourke hat in San Antonio Saturday night, as the Lakers took on the San Antonio Spurs.

A past rape accusation against Lakers legend Kobe Bryant caused officials at the Hollywood Animation Is Film Festival to remove the player as a judge for the event.