U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar has urged the NBA to review its relationship with Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai following the U.S. government’s designation of Alibaba as a “Chinese military company.”
Moolenaar’s comments place renewed attention on Tsai, whose business profile has long been tied to Alibaba. The designation has prompted questions from the lawmaker about whether the league should reassess its connections to Tsai and related business interests.
Tsai is the owner of the Nets, one of the NBA’s most prominent franchises, and his role in the league has made the issue notable beyond business and politics. The matter comes as the NBA continues to navigate international relationships and scrutiny involving ownership, sponsorships and global commercial ties.
No further action by the NBA was detailed in the original report, and the league’s next steps regarding Moolenaar’s comments remain limited to the call for review.