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Former Lakers forward Derrick Caracter joined Chinese team Sichuan 361 Sport

Free Agency, Derrick Caracter, China 

Stephen Curry said he knew that many NBA players had gone to the CBA, so during the lockout he asked his agent to find out if there was a chance to go to CBA. hupu.com

Golden State Warriors, China, Stephen Curry 

Still, his China ambitions are not done yet as he has started down another career path - as a basketball coach. The opportunity came when Beijing Ducks head coach Min Lulei invited him to be his assistant during the National Games preliminaries last month in Chongqing. "It's pretty amazing. It's humbling ... it's something that you don't expect to happen so quickly," the 36-year-old told China Daily recently after helping Beijing qualify for the final stage of the high-profile event. "I made no secret that I want to coach basketball here in China and I want to be part of the growth and development here. This is definitely the beginning." China.org.cn

Coaching, Stephon Marbury, China 

Marbury is also keenly aware of the cultural differences. Whereas basketball is an entertainment business in the US, it remains an outlet to show Olympic might for China. With that comes enormous pressure from media and Olympic-success obsessed officials. But Marbury, who has been dubbed "Ma Zhengwei (Commissar Ma)" by his legions of fans, remains upbeat. "I know (winning Olympic medals) is the most important thing, the CBA's been a platform for players to prepare to be that type to win a medal," he said. "That's the most important thing. "I feel like I have the resources and the understanding that it would take to not only win, but to build the guys up to the point where they will be able to play at that high level consistently. "I would love to be one of the people to help to do that. That would be a huge accomplishment in China's basketball history." China.org.cn

Coaching, Stephon Marbury, China 

China’s state-owned television and Chinese users of Sina Weibo. Yesterday, China Central Television, better known as CCTV, ran a news spot tagged “An Example of Courage: Collins Openly Admits That He’s Gay,” noting that Collins had earned the support of US president Barack Obama, NBA president David Stern and Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. Quartz

Media, Jason Collins, China 

The Lakers have announced their schedule for the 2013-14 preseason, including two games to be played in China. On Oct. 15, the Lakers and Golden State Warriors will play an exhibition game in Beijing at the MasterCard Center. Three days later, they'll meet again in Shanghai at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, China, Schedule 

Qingdao GM Sheng Xishun is confident that T-Mac will sign with the team if he can't stay in NBA next season. hupu.com

San Antonio Spurs, Tracy McGrady, China 

Aquille Carr shocked many when he announced his intent to follow in the footsteps of Brandon Jennings by skipping college and beginning his pro career overseas, and while some questioned his decision, it’s now official: Carr has signed on to join Tracy McGrady, Jason Williams and Gary Payton on the NBA Legends Tour that will run for two weeks throughout the month of June in China. “I feel like a pro now,” Carr told SLAMonline of his signing in China. “This is a dream come true.” SLAM

Gary Payton, Tracy McGrady, Jason Williams, China, Aquille Carr 

The tour, presented by Self Motivated Athletic Agency and Care 2 Play Sports will span from June 4 until June 15 over six different cities throughout China. In addition to McGrady, Payton, Williams and Carr, former Lakers second round pick Ater Majok and Tulsa 66ers wing Dominique Sutton will join the tour. SLAM

China, Ater Majok, Dominique Sutton, Aquille Carr 

[Josh] Would you say you were lucky that as the brand of basketball was growing in China, along comes a 7' 6" Chinese man entering the NBA draft? There's a great quote: Luck is the residue of desire. Keep in mind at the 1936 Olympics, when basketball was first introduced, China was one of the original 32 teams. I think they came in 16th place. But they truly believed they invented the game. Sports is an incredible international language—and let's leave Dennis Rodman out of this—but it can do amazing things. Gothamist

David Stern, China, Dennis Rodman 

A golden period awaits the National Basketball Association (NBA) with global interest and business opportunities growing, the man set to replace Commissioner David Stern, said on Thursday. Adam Silver, who will replace Stern when the NBA's longest-serving commissioner steps down next February, considers China key to the league's growth potential and likes the idea of one day having team based outside the United States. "I'm excited about the opportunity ahead," Silver told Reuters after a news conference to announce that ESPN and the WNBA extended an agreement to televise the women's league by six years through 2022. Reuters

David Stern, China, Adam Silver 

He is considering more realistic alternatives, “including continuing outside the U.S. and being available in any way I can to help the growth of the sport,” he says. “China is the go market, from General Motors to the NBA. We have offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing. China is terrific as an opportunity.” He then added: “[And] they appreciate white hair in China.” BusinessWeek.com

David Stern, China 

Former NBA player Von Wafer has returned from a season in China and is receiving interest from a number of NBA teams, according to sources close to the situation. HoopsWorld

Von Wafer, China 

Rumors say that T-Mac will come back to China for negotiations with Qingdao for another contract in April, when he is on a Chinese commercial tour. hupu.com

Tracy McGrady, China, Qingdao 

Stephon Marbury will be the assistant coach for the Beijing team in the National Sports Meeting that is held every four years. hupu.com

Coaching, Stephon Marbury, China 

Stephon Marbury’s Beijing Ducks may have been sent home packing earlier than expected, but Marbury will be sticking around in Beijing to start another China career: coaching. In an interview on BTV, the 36 year-old guard announced that he will serve as an assistant coach for Beijing as they prepare to participate in the 2013 China National Games. He will work under his CBA head coach Min Lulei, who serves the same position for the Beijing Ducks. The National Games, which happen once every four years, are completely separate from the Chinese Basketball Association season. As a sort of intra-China Olympics, the National Games pit the country’s different provinces against each other in various athletic events, including basketball. NiuBBall.com

Coaching, Stephon Marbury, China 

Marbury’s addition to the coaching staff comes on the heels of other big news this week. The Beijing team got a boost when it was announced that Sun Yue, who plays for Beijing Aoshen — a team that is not part of the Chinese Basketball Association — will be representing Beijing at the Games, in addition to several other Aoshen players. A longtime key contributor for the National Team, Sun will be one of the best players in the tournament. NiuBBall.com

Coaching, Stephon Marbury, Sun Yue, China 

SLAM: So do you have long-term plans in China? What do you see for yourself in the future here? Gilbert Arenas: 32 games a year. Maximum 36 minutes. That’s all I need at this point in my career. So as long as China teams want me, I’ll be here. SLAM: Do you have any plans or hopes to tryout with the NBA again? Gilbert Arenas: Nah! [Shakes head vehemently] Because after this season I can enjoy my family. You know my kids are getting older. Being in the NBA, you don’t really get to enjoy your family life because you’re always on the road, you’re always gone. So, no. After this season will be the first time I’ll get to be with my kids for a long period of time. SLAM

Gilbert Arenas, China 

Steve Kyler: Yi Jianlian's Guangdong Tigers, Pooh Jeter's Shandong Bulls and Stephon Marbury's Beijing Ducks still in the CBA post-season. Twitter @stevekylerNBA

Yi Jianlian, Stephon Marbury, China, Pooh Jeter 

Steve Kyler: Von Wafer's Xinjiang Tigers and Alexander Johnson's Liaoning Tigers still battling in the first round. Twitter @stevekylerNBA

Von Wafer, China, Alexander Johnson