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Zhou Qi rumoured for NBA return with LA Clippers

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  1. Clips/Roxfan

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    Chinese basketball star Zhou Qi rumoured for NBA return with LA Clippers, as SEM Phoenix contract hangs in the balance
    • Zhou was a stand out performer for SEM Phoenix last year, and was hailed as a ‘jewel in the crown’ of Australian basketball league
    • Named best player for China at the Fiba Basketball World Cup qualifiers, the rookie is now rumoured to be in talks with the Los Angeles Clippers
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    Chinese basketball star Zhou Qi may be on the verge of an NBA return, after it was revealed his contract with SEM Phoenix in Australia’s National Basketball League was in doubt.



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    His future with Phoenix, however, is now under a cloud after the team’s CEO Tommy Greer and head coach Simon Mitchell hinted they were looking to replace the Chinese superstar ahead of the upcoming season. Zhou has been removed from the club’s official website and listed as a free agent by the NBL.

    Chinese basketball star Zhou Qi rumoured for NBA return with LA Clippers, as SEM Phoenix contract hangs in the balance | South China Morning Post (scmp.com)

    Several reports suggest the 26-year old is now fielding offers from NBA franchise Los Angeles Clippers. Zhou, currently in Los Angeles, has yet to comment on the reports.

    The towering 2.16m centre is no stranger to the NBA. Before signing with Phoenix, Zhou spent two years with the Houston Rockets, making his debut with the side in October 2017.
     
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    Good for him.

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    Clippers have 0 rosters spots open, must be a 2-way deal if true
     
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    In other news:

    Rockets legend Zhou Qi and star rookie Chet Holmgren will have an arm wrestling match in Las Vegas this Saturday.
     
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    The **** is a 2.16m centre???
     
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    I hope he gets a spot in the NBA, and stays as a good rotational player.
     
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    How did he do in Australia?
     
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    https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/report-clippers-interested-in-zhou-qi/ar-AA106ZGN

    Zhou averaged 11.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 blocks on 63.3% shooting in 24 games for South East Melbourne this past season.

    The big man is fresh off a stint at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers where he helped China go 4-2 in their group while averaging 16.4 points, 11 rebounds and 2.2 blocks on 61.4% shooting. Zhou put up 16 points and 17 rebounds in 29 minutes during a close loss to Australia in June.

    https://nbl.com.au/player/113805/1684803/zhou-qi
     
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