The NBA announced the ban on Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson from participating in the 2018 Asian Games.

"The NBA and FIBA have agreements, NBA players can participate in the Olympics, FIBA Men's World Cup, Intercontinental Cup and related qualifiers. The Asian Games are not here, NBA players can not participate. According to the NBA and FIBA agreement, Clarkson can represent the Philippines Events within the above agreement."

Clarkson’s participation in the Asian Games was full of twists and turns. The Philippines once withdrew and returned to the Asian Games. The group match Philippines and China team are in the same group.