Daryl Morey

“I have always appreciated the significant support our Chinese fans and sponsors...I would hope that those who are upset will know that offending or misunderstanding them was not my intention.”

Daryl Morey · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-02

Morey later wrote expressing appreciation for Chinese fans and sponsors and stating that offending them was not his intention.

“I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives,”

Daryl Morey · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-02

Morey backtracked on a tweet in support of Hong Kong protesters after fierce criticism from Chinese fans, sponsors and commercial partners.

“Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong”

Daryl Morey · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-28

Morey's tweet about Hong Kong protests in October 2019 led China to suspend NBA sponsorship deals and pull NBA games from state television for a year.