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From a new mid-season tournament to tweaking the All-Star Game format, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is never afraid to make changes to the association’s traditional approach to the regular season, as he’s proven over the years. Ahead of the 2025 Finals, Silver stated he’d looking to expanding the NBA before announcing a new All-Star Game […]

The NBA is set to see a surge in long-range shot attempts after approving a rule change that alters how end-of-period heaves are recorded. As first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, beginning with the 2025-26 season, unsuccessful long-distance attempts at the buzzer will be counted as a missed field-goal attempt for the team but will […]

The NBA offseason featured restricted free agents and stars changing teams. However, the biggest story stars Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Reports surfaced that Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Clippers, used a company called Aspiration to pay Leonard extra money. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver offered his thoughts on the ongoing investigation. Ballmer defended […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league’s 30 team owners are meeting in New York on Wednesday for a preseason board of governors session that is expected to include discussion of the Los Angeles Clippers’ ongoing controversy involving Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration, a bankrupt financial firm. According to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov, the session will […]

Bill Simmons shed new light on the NBA’s ongoing push to establish a European league, detailing on the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast several prominent soccer clubs interested in becoming stakeholders. As the NBA continues exploring ways to expand its international footprint, Simmons pointed to expiring licensing deals and ownership shifts across Europe […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has taken a significant step toward establishing a European league under the NBA’s umbrella. According to The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, Silver and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum met Wednesday in London with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of a broader effort to engage potential stakeholders for a […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers navigate the early stages of a high-stakes ownership transition, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made one thing clear. Any new ownership group will be expected to address the aging Moda Center, or risk greater consequences down the line. Speaking from Las Vegas during the NBA’s annual Summer League, Silver reaffirmed the […]

James Jones is departing the Phoenix Suns to take on a high-ranking role at the NBA league office, according to a report from insider Chris Haynes on Wednesday. He will replace Joe Dumars as the NBA’s Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations — a position that reports directly to Commissioner Adam Silver. Jones, 44, […]

The NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, has acknowledged the league’s growing Achilles tendon injury problem, hinting at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze and potentially prevent future incidents. This comes after a dramatic rise in Achilles injuries during the 2024–25 season, capped by Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s rupture during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. […]

The NBA Draft kicked off on Wednesday night with Adam Silver getting an earful from a fan. As the NBA commissioner walked up to the podium to announce the Dallas Mavericks’ pick, one fan called him out. Cameras caught the fan saying that the NBA Draft lottery was rigged in favor of Nico Harrison and […]

Unlike other leagues, the NBA intentionally taps into nostalgia. Fans want it more and more. This is evident by the ridicule over a virtual NBA Finals logo being added to the court during Game 3.  The social media frenzy forced NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to respond on ESPN’s NBA Countdown. Silver mentioned that the logo […]

The news that Michael Jordan would become a contributor to the new NBA on NBC this fall was a shock. Especially considering that Jordan is often elusive and makes very few media appearances.  One of those stunned was NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who said as much during an interview with Dan Patrick on The Dan […]

Michael Jordan has always done things his own way. So when Adam Silver found out that NBC is planning to bring Jordan on board as a contributor for their upcoming NBA coverage, his reaction was pretty straightforward: “Good luck.” The Commissioner honestly didn’t think it would happen. In a conversation with Dan Patrick, Silver mentioned […]

Recently, TNT aired its final NBA broadcast when the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It marked the end of the road for the network’s partnership with the famous Inside The NBA crew, who will now be taking their talents over to ESPN to continue the […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the league plans to seriously explore expansion this summer, signaling a potential shift in the league’s long-term structure. Silver’s comments came during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show on Wednesday, just days after he was initially asked about expansion ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers continue the 2025 NBA Finals, all the talk continues to be about ratings for whatever reason. Two budding stars in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton are trying to lead their respective teams to their franchise’s first NBA Championship, and Adam Silver wants that to be the conversation. […]

At the close of his NBA Finals press conference, Commissioner Adam Silver took a moment to acknowledge the end of an era. With heartfelt sincerity, he thanked Turner Sports and the entire NBA on TNT family, offering a public tribute that highlighted the deep impact the network has had on professional basketball over the past […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers was set to get underway on Thursday, and one of the increasingly popular narratives making the social media rounds was that this particular finals matchup did not have any star power. During a media availability session, NBA commissioner Adam Silver pushed […]

Expansion continues to be a hot topic in the modern NBA landscape. As talks will heat up this summer, commissioner Adam Silver provided a new update on the subject. Silver did a press conference ahead of Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. He addressed multiple questions, […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently announced that next year’s NBA All-Star Game is going to look a little bit different. After another All-Star weekend dud mixed with the NHL having tremendous success with the Four Nations Face-Off, the NBA has decided to adopt a similar approach. Next year, the All-Star Game will feature the best […]

Mark Daigneault (Oklahoma City Thunder) and Rick Carlisle (Indiana Pacers) are not the only NBA Finals shot-callers looking to make adjustments this June. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is switching up the NBA All-Star Game format, again, and there are apparently more changes coming to next season’s schedule. If the league is taking suggestions, let’s spice […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver shot down the small market criticism for the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Indiana Pacers for all the marbles with Game 1 on Thursday. Both teams have hungry fan bases and are vying for their first championship. This matchup is a clash of the league’s best […]

The Dallas Mavericks are technically on the clock after winning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s widely expected for the front office to select Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg with that pick. Many fans cried foul, however, after Dallas won the first pick overall. On Wednesday, NBA Commissioner Adam […]

There has been a lot of chatter as of late regarding the NBA potentially expanding in the near future. There have been a lot of cities mentioned as potential landing spots for a new team, but that will all be determined down the road. At this point, it still unclear how long the process is […]

The NBA spent most of the regular season receiving backlash from the media and fans about the product that was getting put out on the court every night. Ratings were down, and the NHL set the standard for All-Star weekend with its Four Nations Faceoff. Meanwhile, the NBA delivered another All-Star dud. It was a […]

It’s been four days since San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich announced his retirement after 29 seasons as head coach. Today, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released an official statement celebrating Popovich’s legacy, per the NBA.  “Gregg Popovich’s sustained success as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs is incomparable,” he said. “In addition to his […]

The NBA continues to search for an entertaining All-Star Game format after yet another disappointing outing in February, and it appears that the United States vs. World format is coming soon. The most recent All-Star Game was heavily criticized by fans and media members, most of whom dubbed it one of the worst games ever. […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. was fouled at the end of Game 4 between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons on Sunday afternoon. The Pistons knew it, Knicks swingman Josh Hart knew it, and everyone in Little Caesars Arena knew it. Well, everyone except the three people responsible for calling the foul. With the Knicks leading […]

The NBA is beginning the process of potential expansion. NBA commissioner Adam Silver was a guest on the Pat McAfee show Thursday and he said the league was ready to begin formal consideration of expansion. The subject had been discussed more than a year ago, but Silver had said he wanted the league to work […]

There are still people who can’t believe that the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and there are many different reasons why people think it happened. One of those reasons was that the Mavericks’ ownership wanted to build new real estate, and they were trying to save money. NBA commissioner Adam […]

Despite their win over the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the play-in tournament on Wednesday evening, the vibes aren’t exactly sky high in the Dallas Mavericks’ organization in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade. While Doncic and the Lakers prepare to host a first round playoff series, the Mavericks will have to […]

The Golden State Warriors have a good chance to make the NBA playoffs. Sunday is the final day of the NBA regular season and teams are doing whatever they can to secure their spots in the postseason. One member of the Warriors is in favor of reducing the size of the NBA regular season in […]

A crowded NBA Western Conference Playoffs race is getting more chaotic by the day. Amid the swings in the standings, some stars are starting to pick open fights with the league office, mostly over foul calls. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant poured extra fuel on a drama-filled fire during a road win over the Charlotte […]

Adam Silver and the NBA recently announced at the Board of Governors meeting in March that they are exploring the formation of a new European-based basketball league with FIBA as their main partner. This early proposal has already moved to the next step, as the league’s early proposal is already drawing interest from existing European […]

Many would like to forget the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, including Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker and NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The latter spoke about the disastrous game that it was. Although they tried a new format, it didn’t go as well as initially planned. However, Silver took ownership of the flawed All-Star Game. […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver candidly assessed the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, calling the event a “miss” during a press conference held Thursday. The game, which took place last month in San Francisco, marked the league’s latest attempt to revamp the All-Star format—but according to Silver, it still fell short of expectations. “I thought we made […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the ongoing public feud between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, calling for a more professional tone as tensions continue to rise between the two high-profile figures. Silver shared his reaction during a recent league meeting, where he became aware of the viral exchanges. […]

Editor’s note: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced on Thursday that the NBA and FIBA are pushing forward to explore the formation of a new European-based league. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office have long discussed the idea of expanding to other countries outside of the United States. That is why Silver and the […]

The NBA generally doesn’t have problems with any of its controlling owners. Any issues tend to be hashed out at the Board of Governors meetings, and Commissioner Adam Silver has always made it his mission to form relationships with the 30 owners around the NBA. However, New York Knicks owner James Dolan has not been […]