Jordan Clarkson will play for Philippines the Asian Games
The NBA made a one-time exception for Clarkson to play for the Philippines in the Asian Games, a tournament excluded from the league’s agreement with FIBA concerning NBA players suiting up for their home countries

Jordan Clarkson will play for the Philippines the Asian Games. The NBA gave him, Zhou Qi and Ding Yanyuhang a one-time exception to play in the Asian Tournament.It’s final! Clarkson was cleared by both NBA and Olympic Council of Asia to play for Philippines in Asian Games-but JC will miss game vs Kazakhstan tomoro 10am as he is sked to arrive via Singapore also tomoro 10am-NBA agreed to 1-time exception for NBA players in Asian Games
— Quinito Henson (@TheDeanQuinito) 15 agosto 2018
The Cleveland Cavaliers guard will miss the opening game against Kazakhstan.
LOOK: @NBA's statement allowing a one-time exception for NBA players to play in the Asian Games, paving the way for Jordan Clarkson's stint with Team Philippines. pic.twitter.com/ipBB1D8lUl
— Philstar Sports Hub (@StarSportsHub) 15 agosto 2018