Bryant, Lakers headed to China for games next fall

The NBA is coming to China again. This time it's bringing Kobe Bryant.

The league on Tuesday announced plans for the NBA Global Games tour next preseason that will feature eight NBA teams playing eight games in eight cities. The last two stops will be Beijing and Shanghai, where Bryant's Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Golden State Warriors.

"The last time I played in China during the 2008 Olympics, the atmosphere was electrifying and you could see that the fans truly love the game," Bryant said. "Every summer I travel to China to meet the fans, and I can't wait to play for them again in Beijing and Shanghai."