Lin Haoran
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China’s CBA: results, signings and the national team pool.
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Beijing Ducks beat Shenzhen 120-62 and Sharife Cooper scores 40 as Liaoning stay unbeaten in CBA Round 3
Beijing and Liaoning are the only 3-0 teams after Round 3. Shanxi came from 32-24 down after the first quarter to beat the champions, Shanghai, 103-92, and Ningbo, Jiangsu and Qingdao are still without a win.
Lin HaoranDesk name · Oct 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Beijing Ducks beat Guangdong 96-78 and leave the Southern Tigers 0-2, and Liaoning hold off Qingdao 97-93
Beijing won the second quarter 34-19 and led by 14 at halftime, with 20 points and 10 assists from Barry Brown Jr. On Wednesday, Sharife Cooper scored 27 as Liaoning stayed unbeaten. Eight Round 2 games in two days.
Lin HaoranDesk name · Oct 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Champions Shanghai open the CBA season at home to Shenzhen on October 16
The Shanghai Sharks went 38-4 and 21-0 at home last season before Brandon Goodwin led them to their first title since 2001-02. They begin their defence on opening night, after a winless week at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.
Lin HaoranDesk name · Oct 6, 2026 · 3 min read