NBA Basketball 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 2:46 AM ET
NBA Player Movement
Former NBA champion Quinn Cook lost two international jobs this year due to global political tensions, he revealed to Andscape. The point guard, who won titles with the Warriors and Lakers, had signed with teams in Europe and Asia before both contracts were terminated amid geopolitical disputes affecting American players abroad.
League Developments
The NBA's international expansion faces growing political headwinds as American players report increasing difficulty securing overseas contracts. Multiple teams in China and the Middle East have reportedly become hesitant to sign U.S. players, citing diplomatic tensions and concerns about potential backlash from local governments and fan bases.