On May 28, 2025, at 19:35 Beijing time, in Game 2 of the 2025-2026 CBA Playoffs Finals, the Shanghai Sharks narrowly defeated the Guangsha Lions 91-88, taking a 2-0 series lead. Just before the final buzzer, Shanghai's import player Goodwin nailed a game-winning three-pointer.

It’s not a major issue. It stemmed from Wembanyama not speaking to the media after Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, so the NBA issued him a warning without any fine or other penalty.

On May 28th Beijing time, renowned U.S. media outlet Bleacher Report (BR) released its top 70 list of potential free agents this summer. The 41-year-old LeBron James topped the ranking, followed by Jalen Duren, Austin Reaves, Isaiah Hartenstein, and James Harden in spots 2 through 5. Below is a detailed breakdown of the top five along with the full 70-player ranking — 1.

It's confirmed: Yang Hansen will return to represent the Chinese men's basketball team in the third window of the World Cup qualifiers this July (against Japan and Chinese Taipei). In the first two windows, the Chinese team posted a 2-2 record, losing 76-80 and 76-90 to South Korea, while defeating Japan 87-80 and Chinese Taipei 100-93.

ESPN reported today that the Los Angeles Lakers informed more than a dozen employees on Wednesday that they had been laid off, as part of a restructuring of the organization's structure following the new owner's takeover. Last year, the Lakers were sold to businessman Mark Walter for a valuation of $10 billion. Prior to that, the team had been under the control of the Buss family for nearly 50 years.

After criticizing the NBA's Tony brothers, let's talk about the officiating issues in our own league. Just now, the Chinese Basketball Association announced that it will continue to invite foreign referees to officiate the CBA Finals this season. According to reports, tonight's Game 2 will feature two foreign referees—Panama's Julio Anaya and Japan's Yoshiki Kato—alongside Chinese referees to form the officiating crew.

On May 28, Beijing time, Underdog Sports received a cease-and-desist letter over a board game mocking Alexander for intentionally drawing fouls. The platform adapted the classic game "Operation" to create a spin-off. The rules: whenever someone touches Alexander, the game alarm sounds, simulating a foul call. The board game is titled "Unethical Basketball."

On May 28, Beijing time, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver appeared on a podcast to discuss recent officiating issues and outline future changes. Regarding the hot topic of flopping, Silver said: "First, we need to distinguish three scenarios: drawing a foul call, exaggerating contact, and outright malicious flopping—the latter being intentionally deceiving the referee."

As of May 28 (Beijing time), the injury report for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals has been released. On the Thunder side, Ajay Mitchell (right soleus strain) and Sobor (right ACL tear surgery) remain out, while Jalen Williams (left hamstring strain) is listed as questionable. The Spurs have a fully healthy roster heading into this elimination game—if they lose, they will be eliminated and miss the Finals.

On May 28, Beijing time, renowned US media outlet Bleacher Report discussed Mitchell's future, naming five potential landing spots and related trade scenarios. Details are as follows — Before the Cavaliers pursue stars like Antetokounmpo and James, they must first decide Mitchell's fate. The 29-year-old guard is entering the final guaranteed year of his contract.