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The fallout from the NBA’s gambling-related arrests continues to ripple across the league as the scandal involving Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones draws harsh criticism of accountability.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Adam Silver, NBA hit up by US Senate committee after Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups arrests

As good as the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season has been, Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office have been dealing with a dark cloud that has overshadowed everything.

Golden State Warriors News / The SportsRush / October 28

Draymond Green Defends Adam Silver Amid NBA’s Gambling Scandal

Every time an athlete runs afoul of the rules or the law, there’s always a rush to ascribe his bad behavior to the rest of his peers, too. In reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Congress demands answers from NBA over gambling scandal

The NBA’s gambling scandal has officially reached Washington, and that’s never a good sign. According to ESPN’s David Purdum, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation sent a letter Monday to commissioner Adam Silver, requesting extensive details about the league’s gambling policies and recent internal investigations.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / ESPN / October 27

Senate asks Silver for info on gambling inquiries

A Senate committee sent a letter to NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Monday, asking for details about the league's approach to investigating potential gambling violations.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 27

As Congress knocks, NBA sends memo vowing review of 'dire risks' of betting

NBA officials are planning to take a step back and review what the league labeled "dire risks" gambling can have on players and their careers, according a memo sent to all 30 teams on Monday.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 27

Adam Silver Officially Announces Major Change After FBI Agent’s Warning

The NBA is implementing sweeping changes to its gambling policies and integrity measures following last week’s federal arrests that implicated league figures in illegal betting schemes, with Commissioner Adam Silver taking immediate action to protect the game’s credibility.

NBA News / Sports Media Watch / October 27

Monday musings: Will streamers bail out the RSNs?

The following article "Monday musings: Will streamers bail out the RSNs?" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Sports Media Watch presents thoughts on recent events in the industry, starting with Adam Silver’s recent comments about streaming being a solution to the local rights problem.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 27

Why Europe’s NBA Takeover Has American Fans on Edge

This year, NBA fans will get what they wanted, an All-Star Game featuring the best American players versus the best players from around the world. Adam Silver and the league office hope the new format will bring out competitiveness and encourage players to actually show effort.

The CBA negotiations between the WNBA, WNBPA are about what it means to “share”

In an appearance on the TODAY Show last Tuesday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver inflamed the already-intense negotiations for a new CBA between the WNBA and WNBPA.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 26

FBI Agent Delivers Bad News to Adam Silver in Chauncey Billups & Terry Rozier Scandal

Adam Silver’s NBA was barely recovering from the Kawhi Leonard controversy, but it was hit with another shocker. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former Cavaliers coach Damon Jones have reportedly been arrested by the FBI on separate illegal gambling charges.

NBA News / The Spun / October 25

U.S. Congress Has Demand For NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

In the aftermath of the stunning arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, former NBA assistant Damon Jones and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier amid a gambling investigation, the U.S.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 24

Adam Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by NBA gambling allegations

NBA commissioner Adam Silver didn’t hold back when asked about the league’s growing gambling scandal Friday night on Amazon Prime’s broadcast of Celtics-Knicks.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 24

‘Deeply disturbed’: Adam Silver reacts to federal gambling indictments

Commissioner Adam Silver said he was “deeply disturbed” by the allegations in Thursday’s federal gambling indictments.

NBA rocked by arrests connected to alleged illegal gambling

Damian Lillard lashes out at NBA star for mocking gambling arrests

Charles Barkley, Shaq have harsh responses to NBA gambling scandal

Damon Jones' alleged betting texts related to LeBron James are revealed

Chauncey Billups' attorney issues scathing response to Mafia allegations

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Adam Silver on gambling allegations: 'Very upsetting'

A day after an active NBA head coach and player were arrested in connection with an FBI gambling investigation, NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed his dismay at the charges.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 24

Lakers Home Court Design For 2025 Emirates NBA Cup

The 2025-26 season will include the third edition of the Emirates NBA Cup, the in-season tournament introduced by commissioner Adam Silver and the league back in 2023-24.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

WNBPA’s Adam Silver Decision Puts the League’s Concerning Reality on Display, Per Analyst

In the messy world of finance and legal contracts, clarity is capital and ambiguity is liability. When NBA President Adam Silver was asked what we can expect from the new WNBA CBA, he committed to a pay raise but argued with the wording of how it would be.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 23

NBA Notes: Adam Silver, contract trends, Amazon Prime

Commissioner Adam Silver made his usual preseason media rounds this week, and timing is everything. Hours before the league’s gambling scandal dominated headlines, Silver told Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix that the NBA has been in ongoing talks with betting companies about tightening prop-bet options.

NBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 22

Adam Silver's Sharing Stance Spotlights WNBA Dollar Dilemma

WNBA players are set for a big pay raise. That is assuming a new CBA can be agreed upon. However, simple salary is not the only thing on the table in negotiations, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's recent comments on the situation put a spotlight on what is likely the real sticking point between the parties—revenue sharing.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / October 21

Silver expects bigger WNBA salaries, but WNBPA isn’t convinced

NEW YORK — As negotiations continue between the WNBA and the WNBPA ahead of the collective bargaining agreement deadline at the end of the month, NBA Commissioner and WNBA overseer Adam Silver shared an update.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 21

WNBA Players Association Shares Strong Response to Adam Silver’s Comments

The WNBA season is over, but the offseason drama is just beginning. The WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) and the league are negotiating for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) by the Oct.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 21

Adam Silver’s Promise: WNBA Players Set for Major Pay Boost in 2026

The tension in the air is palpable. Adam Silver makes his promise. With just days left before the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement expires on October 31st, players across the league are holding their breath.