China’s top basketball comp may beckon for Hong Kong Bulls, in rarity for city

China’s top basketball comp may beckon for Hong Kong Bulls, in rarity for city

Hong Kong Bulls have moved closer to being able to join the Chinese Basketball Association’s top-tier competition next year after the mainland’s governing body stepped up efforts to integrate the country’s leagues. Rule changes confirmed on Tuesday have allowed the National Basketball League (NBL), the second tier, to switch its season from a summer start to begin in December, syncing with the top tier. Aligning the seasons would ease a change o…