Chinese Government Refuses to Broadcast NBA Preseason Games

Chinese Government Refuses to Broadcast NBA Preseason Games<br />.<br />The Chinese government also canceled a <br />Brooklyn Nets event on Tuesday.<br />.<br />The government actions come in response to <br />Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet,<br />.<br />which supported protesters in <br />the Hong Kong riots.<br />.<br />Fight for Freedom. Stand <br />with Hong Kong.<br />, Daryl Morey, via Twitter.<br />Morey has since apologized for <br />his tweet.<br />.<br />I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation.<br />, Daryl Morey, via Twitter.<br />The NBA Cares event in Shanghai was canceled <br />just hours before Nets players arrived.<br />.<br />The Nets and Lakers are set to play two preseason games in China on Oct. 10 and Oct. 12.