The ongoing controversy and backlash regarding a controversial tweet about Hong Kong from Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey reached high political levels Sunday when Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang weighed in. “The Chinese government banning the Rockets is a terrible move,” Yang tweeted Sunday. The response from Chinese organizations comes after Morey tweeted an image early Saturday that read, “Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong.”
February 5, 2023 | 6:27 pm EST Update
Ja Morant: 'Investigation seen they were cappin'... still let article come out to paint negative image on me and my fam'

Ja Morant: did a investigation seen they were cappin . still let a article come out to paint this negative image on me & my fam . & banned my brother from home games for a year . unbelievable 😂
Golden State Warriors PR: Warriors assign Patrick Baldwin Jr. to Santa Cruz: pic.twitter.com/FIPZkIXtwN

Jonathan Feigen: Rockets recall 2-way player Darius Days from the RGV Vipers. The Vipers do not play until Feb. 22.

Harrison Wind: Just in: Jack White is available for Denver tonight. He’s back from an adductor strain. Nuggets might need him.

James Ham: From the Pelicans: Jonas Valančiūnas is OUT for tonight’s game
February 5, 2023 | 5:35 pm EST Update

Philadelphia: Joel Embiid (left foot soreness) has been upgraded to available for Sunday’s game against New York.