New Taipei Kings () are a Taiwanese professional basketball team based in New Taipei City. They have competed in the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) and play their home games at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium. The Kings joined the P. League+ since the 2021–22 season, and became one of the seven teams of the inaugural TPBL season. The Kings also participated in the East Asia Super League (EASL) since the 2023–24 season and Basketball Champions League Asia (BCL Asia) since 2025.
Franchise history On July 9, 2024, the New Taipei Kings announced to join the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL).
On January 22, 2025, the New Taipei Kings were invited to participate in 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia – East. On June 29, the New Taipei Kings defeated the Kaohsiung Aquas, 4–3, winning the 2024–25 season championship. On July 24, the New Taipei Kings were invited to participate in 2025–26 East Asia Super League.
On February 18, 2026, the New Taipei Kings were invited to participate in 2026 Basketball Champions League Asia – East.
Facilities Home arenas Arena Location Duration Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium Taipei City2026 University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium Taipei City20252026 Xinzhuang Gymnasium New Taipei City2021–present
Training facilities The Kings' training facility is located at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium. The Kings used to practice at the HTC headquarters sports court.
Current roster
Season-by-season record Season League Coach Regular season Postseason Asian competition Won Lost Win % Finish League Won Lost Win % Finish Result 2021–22 PLG Ryan Marchand 16 14 4th Lost playoffs (Lioneers) 2–3 Did not participate 2022–23 PLG Ryan Marchand 27 13 1st Won playoffs (Dreamers) 3–1Lost finals (Braves) 2–4 Did not participate 2023–24 PLG Ryan Marchand 22 18 3rd Won playoffs (Dreamers) 4–2Won finals (Pilots) 4–1 EASL 4 2 Group B 2nd Lost semifinals (Jets) 84–92Lost third place game (Red Boosters) 76–782024–25 TPBL Ryan Marchand 26 10 1st Won semifinals (Mars) 4–0Won finals (Aquas) 4–3 EASL 4 2 Group B 2nd Lost semifinals (Dragonflies) 65–81Won third place game (Golden Kings) 84–80 BCL Asia – East 4 2 Group B 2nd Lost semifinals (Pilots) 62–81Lost third place game (Pelita Jaya) 74–1032025–26 TPBL John Patrick 19 17 5th Won play-in (DEA) 2–1Won semifinals (Leopards) 3–1Lost finals (Dreamers) 3–4 EASL 3 3 Group C 2nd Lost quarterfinals (Brex) 64–85 Thomas Wisman BCL Asia – East 2 4 Group B 4th Did not qualify Hung Chih-Shan colspan="6" 2026–27 TPBL Hung Chih-Shan 0 0 Did not participateTotals 110 72 – 5 Playoff appearances – 17 13 – 4 Playoff appearances
Retired numbers New Taipei Kings retired numbersNo.PlayerPositionTenureCeremony date 7 Jeremy Lin G 2023–2025 December 28, 2025
Notable players Local players Chien You-Che (簡祐哲) – Chinese Taipei national team player Chou Yi-Hsiang (周儀翔) – Chinese Taipei national team player, SBL MVP (2016, 2017) Quincy Davis (戴維斯) – Chinese Taipei national team player, SBL Finals MVP (2018), SBL MVP (2012) Hung Chih-Shan (洪至善) – Chinese Taipei national team player Lee Kai-Yan (李愷諺) – Chinese Taipei national team player, PLG Finals MVP (2024) Lin Chin-Pang (林金榜) – Chinese Taipei national team player Joseph Lin (林書緯) – Chinese Taipei national team player Lin Yan-Ting (林彥廷) – Chinese Taipei national team player Lu Cheng-Ju (呂政儒) – Chinese Taipei national team player, SBL MVP (2018) Su Shih-Hsuan (蘇士軒) – Chinese Taipei national team player Yang Chin-Min (楊敬敏) – Chinese Taipei national team player, SBL Finals MVP (2011), PLG MVP (2022, 2023) Heritage players Jeremy Lin (林書豪) – NBA player, TPBL MVP (2025), TPBL Finals MVP (2025) Asian import players Sani Sakakini – Palestine national team player Sina Vahedi – Iran national team player BCL Asia players Michael Efevberha – Nigeria national team player Import players Chaundee Brown – NBA player Austin Daye – NBA player Jalen Harris – NBA player, Jordan national team player Chris Johnson – NBA player, PLG Finals MVP (2023) DeAndre Liggins – NBA player Chris McCullough – NBA player Tony Mitchell – NBA player Byron Mullens – NBA player Craig Sword – NBA player, United States national team player Jason Washburn – Bulgaria national team player Thomas Welsh – NBA player
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