China's Zhang Qingpeng has replaced Min Lulei as the head coach of the Beijing Royal Fighters, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) club announced on Tuesday.

Min has applied to resign from the coaching position recently for personal reasons. The club expressed full respect and gratitude for the 61-year-old in an announcement.

Zhang, 44, who won the CBA Finals title together with the Beijing Ducks under the guidance of Min in the 2014-2015 season, ended his 20-year playing career in 2020 and became an assistant coach of China's national youth team before coaching the Tianjin Pioneers.

The Beijing Royal Fighters ranked 11th in the 2024-2025 CBA regular season and lost to the Beijing Ducks in the playoffs quarterfinals.