Sacramento first to play in China in 2004

Ten years after being a part of the inaugural games in China, the Sacramento Kings will return to Shanghai and Beijing to open the 2014-15 season against the Brooklyn Nets in two preseason games.In 2004, the Kings and Houston Rockets were the first teams to play in China. The hometown team returns to Shanghai and Beijing on Oct. 12 and 15, respectively.The games are a part of the NBA's international schedule, which will include a total of five preseason games in four countries next season.“We’re thrilled to bring the Kings experience back to our fans in China,” said Kings owner Vivek Ranadive, in a prepared statement.When the Kings last played in China, Chris Webber, Mike Bibby, Peja Stojakovic and then-rookie Kevin Martin were on the team.

Ten years after being a part of the inaugural games in China, the Sacramento Kings will return to Shanghai and Beijing to open the 2014-15 season against the Brooklyn Nets in two preseason games.

In 2004, the Kings and Houston Rockets were the first teams to play in China. The hometown team returns to Shanghai and Beijing on Oct. 12 and 15, respectively.




The games are a part of the NBA's international schedule, which will include a total of five preseason games in four countries next season.



“We’re thrilled to bring the Kings experience back to our fans in China,” said Kings owner Vivek Ranadive, in a prepared statement.



When the Kings last played in China, Chris Webber, Mike Bibby, Peja Stojakovic and then-rookie Kevin Martin were on the team.