Hornets, Clippers will play 2 preseason games in China

The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that NBA Global Games China 2015 will feature two preseason games between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Clippers this October.

The Clippers and Hornets will play the NBA's first game ever in Shenzhen when they meet on Oct. 11 at the Shenzhen Universiade Center, followed by a rematch in Shanghai on Oct. 14 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

The games in China will be part of NBA Global Games 2015, with additional games announced at a later date.