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Adam Silver spoke with the media on Saturday during NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, and one thing he said did not go over well with many reporters. The NBA cracked down on allowing reporters in the locker room in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Kyrie Irving still cannot play in home games for the Brooklyn Nets due to New York City’s vaccine mandate, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver feels it is time for that to change. During an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up!” …
The NHL made the decision on Monday to pause its season with COVID-19 cases on the rise, and many are wondering if other professional sports leagues will follow suit. The NBA will not. NBA commissioner Adam Silver told ESPN’s Malika Andrews on …
Rachel Nichols may end up losing a third role at ESPN after she was already removed from two, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver made it clear on Tuesday that he does not agree with the way the network has handled the situation. While speaking with …
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has made no secret of his desire to make the play-in tournament a permanent fixture of the league schedule. He does admit, however, that he has some people to win over first. Silver told ESPN’s “Keyshawn, …
Despite multiple teams dealing with interruptions to their seasons due to COVID-19 issues, the NBA is happy with how things are going and is not planning any major changes. Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday he does not envision returning to a …
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants the league’s players to get the COVID-19 vaccine because he believes they can help set a good example for the black community. Silver spoke on a virtual call by Sportico on Tuesday and talked about why he …
Adam Silver has repeatedly said in recent years that the NBA is not considering expansion, but the commissioner has changed his stance amid the coronavirus pandemic. Silver told reporters on Monday that the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic …
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wrote a letter to league employees on Friday addressing the recent social justice protests and what the plan will be going forward. Silver began by offering his full support for NBA and WNBA players who have shown …
The NBA is going to look different when bubble games start in Orlando, but commissioner Adam Silver is detailing some changes that might be unique in a good way. The league is preparing to use many different elements in TV broadcasts during the …
The state of Florida has been experiencing an increase in coronavirus cases over the past several days, and many have wondered if that will impact the NBA’s ability to resume the season next month. However, it does not sound like the league is …
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants to avoid a situation where a desire to protect the health of older coaches does not also result in age discrimination. Silver said on TNT Thursday that there was consideration to not allowing older coaches to be on …
The NBA has been on hiatus for nearly three months now, and it could still take another four months or more for the 2019-20 season to play out. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday that part of the league’s proposal for a July 31 …
NBA fans who are hoping for a plan to be finalized this week for the resumption of the 2019-20 season may wind up disappointed. NBA commissioner Adam Silver is scheduled to meet with the league’s Board of Governors on Friday, and there has been …
The NBA has yet to commit to a specific date for when the 2019-20 season might resume, but commissioner Adam Silver has set a timeline for deciding whether or not that will even be feasible. Silver held a call with the NBA’s Board of Governors …
NBA commissioner Adam Silver isn’t setting any timelines when it comes to making a decision on the future of the NBA season. Silver said Friday that the league doesn’t even know yet what has to happen in order to resume play. The NBA has …
