Chinese players embark on a journey abroad!

This year's CBA offseason is different from before. You should know that since Zhou Qi left the NBA, Chinese basketball players have almost few opportunities to go abroad for training. If you want to talk about the players who have traveled abroad in recent years, it is probably only Choi Yongxi who joined the Nets last year. However, the summer of 2025 ushered in the climax of many players playing abroad, which is undoubtedly exciting news for Chinese basketball.

First of all, on June 26, Yang Hansen, who participated in the NBA draft, was unexpectedly selected by the Trail Blazers with the 16th pick in the first round. He then played well in four NBA summer league games, averaging 10.7 points, 5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.2 blocks per game.

Originally, Yang Hansen was preparing to represent the national team in the Asian Cup, but considering that the Trail Blazers will hold a summer training camp next, Yang Hansen will better integrate into the team and adapt to the intensity of NBA games as soon as possible. So he applied to the Basketball Association and obtained approval. He has returned to the NBA for summer training.

Yang Hansen's successful selection means that the Chinese men's basketball team finally ushered in vitality and hope after many years of NBA blank periods. It opened up a way out for latecomers and created confidence for players to hit the NBA.

However, what is even more gratifying is that in addition to Yang Hansen, another Chinese player has also recently obtained an official contract from an NBA team, and he is Beijing BAIC player Zeng Fanbo.

On August 3, news that Zeng Fanbo signed with the NBA Nets ignited the Internet. No one expected that when fans were still immersed in the joy of Yang Hansen becoming the first-round pick in the NBA, Zeng Fanbo actually brought unexpected surprises to the fans.

Zeng Fanbo's joining the Nets means that the NBA league next season will be expected to stage a Chinese derby. You should know that the last time the Chinese derby appeared in the NBA dates back to March 15, 2009, 15 years ago, when the Rockets, who Yao Ming played for, met the Nets, whom Yi Jianlian played for.

Yao Ming scored 19 points and 11 rebounds. Yi Jianlian scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. This is the fourth time the two have played in the NBA and the last time.

Now 15 years have passed, and the two have retired for many years. Fans are so excited and delighted to see the new NBA China Derby this year.

Speaking of Zeng Fanbo's joining the NBA, there was no sign of any sign before. But then again, Zeng Fanbo's performance in the CBA last season has indeed made great progress.

Last season, he represented Beijing BAIC, averaged 14.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 40.2%.

He is 2.06 meters tall and weighs 93 kilograms. He has average combat ability, but his body's explosive power and jumping power are excellent. Moreover, his movement speed and body sensitivity have improved significantly compared to the past.

However, many industry insiders believe that Zeng Fanbo will face many challenges when joining the Nets.

1. His injury has not yet been cured, so he needs to recover his injuries before he can gradually adapt to the game.

2. There are many forward players in the Nets, and Zeng Fanbo faces fierce competition in the same position. Such as Whitehead, Zawell Williams, Powell, Martin and others, they are all potential competitors.

3. Zeng Fanbo only signed a short contract for E10 with the Nets. It is unknown whether he can get a chance to play.

In addition to players joining the NBA, some players have recently joined the European League for the first time.

According to news, Yu Jiahao, the core center of Zhejiang Chouzhou team, recently joined and signed with Spain's Bilbao team.

According to reports, Yu Jiahao joined the team with a monthly salary of 2,000 euros. Don’t underestimate this little money. According to draft expert Wang Jian, this salary is already a high salary in the Spanish Second Division.

Yu Jiahao's joining the European League can be said to have helped domestic players and opened up a new way out. His actions made everyone understand that players not only have the NBA to travel abroad, but also try to go to Europe.

In addition, in addition to Yu Jiahao, two other players are likely to be heading to Europe. According to the well-known media director Illy, Zhang Junhao and Huang Qiushi of Liaoning Men's Basketball Team are looking to play in Europe. And there are currently European teams who have expressed a strong interest in them.

Zhang Junhao is 21 years old this year, and Huang Qiushi is only 20 years old. The two have not joined the Liaoning Men's Basketball Team for a long time and have very little time to play. Especially recently, due to a conflict with his opponent in the U21 game, he was fined and suspended for three years by the Basketball Association.

This led to the two young players being forced to find opportunities to go to foreign leagues to practice.

According to insiders, the two young players went abroad with the help of the team's assistant coach Ugo Lopez's connections. Just the night before yesterday, head coach Yang Ming personally prepared a wedding banquet for the two of them, and encouraged them to stand up as soon as possible after they were turned upside down.

In short, this summer, many players will leave the CBA and embark on the road to high-level foreign leagues. This is very good news for our basketball industry.

Perhaps soon in the future, these players will be able to surprise us after their return.