Here is Tuesday’s web-exclusive column that analyzes the upcoming launch of the Japan Professional Basketball League for the fall of 2016:

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2015/07/21/basketball/bj-league/jpbl-will-face-many-challenges-inaugural-season/#.Va7WzqTtmkp

And a link to my Hoop Scoop column archive in The Japan Times:

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/column/hoop-scoop/