Chinese Government Refuses to Broadcast NBA Preseason Gamesbr .br The Chinese government also canceled a br Brooklyn Nets event on Tuesday.br .br The government actions come in response to br Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet,br .br which supported protesters in br the Hong Kong riots.br .br Fight for Freedom. Stand br with Hong Kong.br , Daryl Morey, via Twitter.br Morey has since apologized for br his tweet.br .br I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China. I was merely voicing one thought, based on one interpretation.br , Daryl Morey, via Twitter.br The NBA Cares event in Shanghai was canceled br just hours before Nets players arrived.br .br The Nets and Lakers are set to play two preseason games in China on Oct. 10 and Oct. 12.