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Foshan Long Lions waived Rashard McCants, then signed Doron Perkins. McCants played 17 games for Foshan, averaging 19.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg and 2.5 apg in 33.8 minutes. hupu.com

Rashad McCants, China 

After playing the last five games without Marcus Williams — the previous three of which have been losses — the Shanxi Brave Dragons have officially signed a long-term replacement. Christian Eyenga, who was drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2009, has formally been announced as Shanxi’s newest foreign player and has already linked up with the team in Taiyuan. According to Chinese media, the league has received Eyenga’s letter of clearance and he will thus be available to play in tonight’s nationally televised game against Fujian. NiuBBall.com

Christian Eyenga, China 

Solomon Jones could be close to joining Liaoning (China). hupu.com

Free Agency, China, Solomon Jones 

In a report by China Youth Daily, a source said it's not just Marcus Williams smoking marijuana in the CBA. "A lot of import players smoke this thing because marijuana is legal in many states in the U.S. Some players don't know the difference between the laws in China and America. Those players are alone in China and smoking is their habit." hupu.com

China 

An already tumultuous season in Shanghai just got even more so after Sharks management announced today that American head coach, Dan Panaggio, has been relieved of his position with the team. He will be replaced by assistant coach, Wang Qun, who is the only Chinese member of Shanghai’s otherwise all American coaching staff. NiuBBall.com

Coaching, China, Dan Panaggio 

Mark Deeks: Christian Eyenga bought out of his contract with the Texas Legends today and will sign with Shanxi in China, replacing Marcus E. Williams. Twitter @MarkDeeksNBA

D-League, Christian Eyenga, China 

Former NBA player Marcus Williams has been banned from playing in China for six months after testing positive for marijuana, in what is said to be the first drugs case in the country's professional basketball league. The ex-San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers player, who is with Shanxi Zhongyu Brave Dragons, was banned by the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Monday after testing positive on December 9, state-run media said. Xinhua news agency said it was the first drugs case in the CBA league's 17-year history. "To all the CBA fans, Shanxi fans, sponsors, as well as my coaches and players, I sincerely apologise. I have let a lot of people down and I regret it," Williams, 26, said on his microblog on Sina Weibo, China's version of Twitter. SBS

China, Marcus Williams 

Blake Ahearn has signed with the Dongguan Leopard. e.weibo.com

China, Blake Ahearn 

Tracy McGrady: Fans: I'm not leaving qingdao. It doesn't matter if we lose every game I'm gonna fight until the end. Those are false media reports. If it isn't a quote by me don't believe anything you read in the media here! These guys trying to create a story that's not there! Weibo

Tracy McGrady, China 

Fujian has reached out to Jannero Pargo. 361 Sport

China, Jannero Pargo 

Rapidly gaining ground in the international sporting world, the Chinese company is the sponsor of a number of NBA teams. This four-season long partnership with the Toronto Raptors is all part of the company's international marketing strategy, said Peak Sports' chairman Xu Jingnan. This partnership marks the first time a professional Canadian sports team has ever been sponsored by a Chinese company. Xu said they're hoping to introduce and establish their brand in Canada with the help of the Toronto Raptors. "Internationalization has always been the main focus in the development of Peak Sports," he said. "This partnership with the Toronto Raptors will help accelerate Peak's business here in Canada and bring our product to Canadian consumers." China Daily

Toronto Raptors, Sneakers, China 

David Hopkinson, senior vice-president of business partnerships of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment which owns the Toronto Raptors, said it's a deal that'll benefit both ends. It'll provide an opportunity for both sides to share information and learn from each other, he said. "Basketball is the number one sport in China, with well-established roots here in Canada, and this is an opportunity I think for us to really do something that bridges the gap between two cultures around the common love for basketball," said Hopkinson. With this deal, Peak will be exposed to Raptors fans who will see the company's branding all over the Air Canada Centre where home games are held. Peak's merchandise will also be available to Canadian consumers at the Raptors Team shop at the Air Canada Centre. China Daily

Toronto Raptors, Sneakers, China 

The Zhejiang Guangsa Lions have replaced Al Thornton with Gary Forbes. sports.sohu.com

Free Agency, China, Al Thornton, Gary Forbes 

And now, thanks to our friends at the Yahoo! Sports Minute, here's McGrady, in a game played Sunday, getting dotted from beyond the arc to put his Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles down 22 points to fellow former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury and his defending Chinese Basketball Association champion Beijing Ducks, and not taking the beating so well and delivering one of his own: So, maybe not everything is "so far, so good." According to Xinhua's recap of the game, McGrady's day got off to a bad start when left "his formal [jersey] in the hotel carelessly." Despite the Anthony Davis-style uniform malfunction, though, he still got it going offensively, trading scores with the likes of Marbury and former New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks big man Randolph Morris throughout the first half. Yahoo! Sports

Tracy McGrady, China 

Big man Chris Daniels, not Solomon Alabi, will be the one replacing Didier Ilunga-Mbenga on Qingdao Eagles, one source told HoopsHype. Chinese website 361 Sport had reported the former Raptor would be the one joining Tracy McGrady's club, but that will not be the case. Daniels, a 6-foot-11 center, had been playing with the Santa Cruz Warrriors of the NBADL, where he was averaging 7.0 ppg and 5.7 rpg. Sulia

Solomon Alabi, Tracy McGrady, D-League, China, Didier Ilunga-Mbenga, Chris Daniels 

Qingdao will replace DJ Mbenga with former Raptors center Solomon Alabi. 361 Sport

Free Agency, Solomon Alabi, China, Qingdao, DJ Mbenga 

Marc J. Spears: Former NBA center Solomon Alabi appears close to signing a deal in China. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

Free Agency, Solomon Alabi, China 

Tracy McGrady was welcomed almost like a conquering hero when he landed to play in China — this is the guy who stared next to Yao Ming. When they could stay healthy. Now he had come to play in the Chinese Basketball Association. Now his Qingdao Eagles are 0-7. At the bottom of the standings. And when Beijing’s Ji Zhe drained a three over him to put Beijing up by 22, then gave McGrady a finger wag, it was too much. McGrady answered with the cheap elbow. And it all got caught on television. Apparently McGrady was not ejected. NBCSports.com

Tracy McGrady, China 

In a move that was officially announced yesterday, Curry has signed on with the Zhejiang Chouzhou Golden Bulls. Curry has already landed in Yiwu, Zhejiang province and met up with his new team today. Though Chinese media have reported that there is a possibility, It is unclear whether he will suit up for tomorrow night’s home game against Fujian SBS. Curry will replace Josh Boone, who spent the last two seasons with the team. In four games, Boone averaged 14.8 points and 13.5 rebounds. NiuBBall.com

Eddy Curry, China, Josh Boone 

As more and more NBA players filter into China, Shaquille O'Neal, an all-time basketball great, is also working on tightening his relationship with the country. The retired NBA All-Star center won't be putting his hightops back on anytime soon, but he is more than willing to play other roles in China, as he said at the launch of the NBA New Year celebration game, which will be held between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors in Oakland on Feb 13, the fourth day of Chinese New Year. "I love Chinese people, and if you want to invite me to attend any kind of shows, programs or events, I would be very pleased to do it," said the 40- year-old, who appeared in a show at the Spring Festival gala of a Chinese TV channel this year. China Daily

Shaquille O'Neal, China