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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Dwight Howard Confirm Pau Gasol Swap; James Harden Welcomes Spanish star
The Houston Rockets are in the process of figuring out how to maximize their roster. With James Harden on the lead and the Kevin Durant free agency promising to be a tough competition, the Jason Terry are looking into measures to boost the team. A new solution offered is to trade Dwight Howard to the Chicago Bulls and sign Pau Gasol. Both big men have the veteran experience. Moreover, Howard and Gasol seem to be looking at fresh starts somewhere else.

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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Eye JR Smith free Agency Contract; Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love Choose Iman Shumpert
The Golden State Warriors ended their 2015-16 NBA season with a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. While Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson broke the Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan 72-win record in the regular season, they fell short in defending their title against LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving. However, it looks like the Golden State Warriors have a plan B in the works which also involves the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Confirm Harrison Barnes Trade Talks; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Excited For Stephen Curry Teammate
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on their way to a crucial Game 6 against the Golden State Warriors. With LeBron James and Kyrie Irving finally working perfectly together to bring down Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, fans of the JR Smith squad appear to be anticipating a sure Game 7 for the NBA Finals. If the Cleveland Cavaliers fail, however, a reported Plan B is on the way. Surprisingly, this will involve Golden State Warriors star Harrison Barnes.

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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Sign Jeremy Lin; Linsanity Kicks Out Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose
The Chicago Bulls are in the middle of rebuilding their roster following a disastrous 2015-16 NBA season. With the future of Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler hanging in a balance, fans are eager to see how the front office plans to address the free agency options in the market. Given the talents available ripe for the picking, the Chicago Bulls are said to be leaning heavily on signing Jeremy Lin into a short-term contract.

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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Secure Hassan Whiteside Deal; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge welcome Miami Heat Star
The San Antonio Spurs are on the verge of losing key stars as reports of retirement involving Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan take over the NBA. While Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green are remarkable substitutes to the outgoing Big Three, another superstar in the making might just be what the NBA team needs to dominate the Western Conference. So how can the San Antonio Spurs overtake Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as well as the Golden State Warriors?

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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.