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NBA Returns to Macau Amid Controversies and Changes

10/12/2025

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In October 2025, the NBA announced a return to Macau after the 2019 controversy involving Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey.
Casino mogul Patrick Dumont proposed the revival, saying it would benefit Macau.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said no concessions were made on player speech.
Strahinja Jokic, Nikola Jokic's brother, faced consequences for assaulting a Lakers fan in 2024 and received community service and anger management classes.

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Story summary

In October 2025, the NBA announced a return to Macau after the 2019 controversy involving Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey.
Casino mogul Patrick Dumont proposed the revival, saying it would benefit Macau.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said no concessions were made on player speech.
Strahinja Jokic, Nikola Jokic's brother, faced consequences for assaulting a Lakers fan in 2024 and received community service and anger management classes.