# TPBL player roster changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tpbl-player-roster-changes
> Updated: 2026-08-31T04:11:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) is experiencing significant roster changes involving high-profile players.

In early August, Taiwanese point guard Lin Ting-chien confirmed his departure from the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) club Tianjin Ronggang. After six seasons in China, where he earned All-Star honors, Lin is returning to Taiwan to sign with the Taipei Taishin Warriors.

Later in the month, further veteran departures were announced within the TPBL. Lin Chin-pang, a defensive specialist and championship winner, is leaving the New Taipei Kings following his contract expiration. Simultaneously, Hsinchu Lioneers star Kao Kuo-hao is departing the franchise to pursue opportunities to play overseas.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: TPBL players Lin Chin-pang and Kao Kuo-hao depart their respective teams

TPBL players Lin Chin-pang is leaving the New Taipei Kings after his contract expired, while star Kao Kuo-hao is departing the Hsinchu Lioneers to pursue international opportunities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tpbl-players-lin-chin-pang-and-kao-kuo-hao-depart-their-respective-teams

### 2026-08-05: Lin Ting-chien leaves Tianjin Ronggang to join Taipei Taishin Warriors

Taiwanese guard Lin Ting-chien departs CBA’s Tianjin Ronggang after a top‑salary offer, returning to Taiwan to sign with TPBL’s Taipei Taishin Warriors.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lin-ting-chien-leaves-tianjin-ronggang-to-join-taipei-taishin-warriors

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