After being pulled off the air over a year ago, the NBA is returning to China's CCTV.
The state-run TV network announced on Friday that it will show Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and the Heat. This marks the first time since Oct. 8, 2019, that an NBA game will be broadcasted by CCTV following the fallout of Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's controversial tweet last fall.
CCTV cited the NBA's COVID-19 assistance as a reason for resuming broadcasts. The league donated over $1 million and medical equipment to China earlier this year.