The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that NBA Global Games China 2016 will feature two pre-season games in Shanghai and Beijing between the Houston Rockets and the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Rockets and Pelicans will play Oct. 9 in Shanghai at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, followed by a rematch in Beijing on Oct. 12 at The LeSports Center.

In 2004, NBA Legend Yao Ming played for the first time in his NBA career in his hometown of Shanghai in front of a sold-out crowd. NBA Global Games China 2016 will mark the Pelicans' first visit to China. The visit in October will be the fourth trip to China for the Rockets, who previously came in 2004, 2010 and 2013.

The Rockets' roster currently features four-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist James Harden, eight-time NBA All-Star and three-time Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard, and 2009 NBA Champion Trevor Ariza.

The Pelicans' roster features three-time NBA All-Star and 2014-15 All-NBA First Team selection Anthony Davis, 2013 NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday, and 2011-12 Most Improved Player Ryan Anderson.