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Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / January 24

Adam Silver will likely need to pick All-Star replacement for Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely headed for a multi-week absence, and that now puts his All-Star appearance in doubt. Antetokounmpo said on Friday he expects to miss four to six weeks with a right calf injury, a timeline that would force him to sit out the NBA All-Star Game.

Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / January 23

Calls Mount Against Adam Silver After Sixers Get 'Robbed' on Controversial Sequence vs Rockets

While there is an uptick in the viewership metric, Commissioner Adam Silver still has his plate full of problems. The players/coaches keep complaining about easy officiating calls being missed.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 20

NBA announces 2026 Finals schedule

We’re still a few weeks away from the 2026 All-Star break, but the NBA has already announced the schedule for the 2026 Finals.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 20

LIV Golf’s $5Bn Saudi Investors Plan on NBA Infiltration Through Adam Silver’s Ambitious Project

The global sports landscape is gearing up for a seismic shift. The NBA is going global, far beyond an expansion team and a few exhibition games. And it’s not going to be limited to infiltrating EuroBasket’s turf.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 20

LeBron James All-Star Snub Confirmed as Adam Silver Ignores Ex-Laker’s Warning

For the first time in 22 years, LeBron James might not be a starter in the All-Star Game. In the newly proposed format, the Los Angeles Lakers star fell out of the top five voting.

Soccer News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Report: Two Global Giants Shut Down Buzz Around a Move Into NBA Europe

Big ideas often create loud buzz before clear answers arrive. NBA Europe has followed that path. As talk grows about basketball expanding across the continent, fans have linked famous football brands to the project, expecting instant global power behind the new league.

NBA News / Celtics Life / January 19

Jaylen Brown highlights 2026 NBA All-Star starter selections

Congrats to Jaylen Brown on his fifth All-Star Game appearance and his first starting honor. The All-Star game itself has become something of a joke in recent years with players not really trying and Commissioner Adam Silver experimenting with mad science gimmicks tryingh to change that.

Adam Silver’s Plan Sparks Internal Revolt in EuroBasket After Legal Threats

Adam Silver’s long-standing aspiration to establish a new league to capture the European market gained steam in recent months following their association with FIBA.

Golden State Warriors News / EssentiallySports / January 16

Draymond Green Calls Out Adam Silver’s Decision That is Costing Jayson Tatum $30M

Draymond Green has never needed much of a runway to speak his mind. This time, his frustration isn’t aimed at a rival, a referee, or even a playoff opponent; it’s aimed squarely at an NBA rule he believes has already cost players tens of millions of dollars.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 15

'2 Different Continents vs 1 Country': Draymond Green Speaks on ‘Team World vs Team USA’ Debate

February is fast approaching, which means we are getting closer to NBA All-Star Weekend. Typically, this would be one of the most anticipated times of the season but unfortunately, the All-Star Game hasn’t lived up to expectations in recent years, despite NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s diligent efforts to change that.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Inside NBA Europe formation and latest intel on when new league will begin

Expansion has long been on the minds of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA league office. Although domestic expansion remains on the league’s agenda, a new venture overseas in Europe is beginning to take shape, and the NBA continues to bring a new league to life.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 14

Report: EuroLeague Threatens NBA With Massive Legal Countermove Over Europe Expansion Plan

European basketball has reached a tense moment as power, money, and control come into focus. With growing talk around whether the NBA could launch a European league as early as 2027, long-standing leagues are paying close attention.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 13

Adam Silver Faces Legal Battle as 20 Teams Stand Against Major NBA Plan

The NBA recently announced a massive update on its long-standing NBA Europe dream. The league confirmed that it would begin pursuing teams and ownership groups for a new professional European men’s league in partnership with FIBA.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 9

Gary Payton 'hopeful' Sonics return to Seattle in 'the next couple years'

LAS VEGAS, NV — The NBA is eyeing expansion in the United States, with markets like Seattle and Las Vegas at the forefront of those talks. Speaking at the NBA Cup, Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the league’s outlook on expansion, which had guys like former Seattle SuperSonics great Gary Payton excited.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 2

Adam Silver Is LeBron James’ Biggest Hope as Ex-ESPN Analyst Speculates on All-Star Voting Override

After 21 years, LeBron James‘ kingdom seems to be falling. The fans’ All-Star votes had him 9th, not guaranteeing him a place as a starter for the new format.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 31

'Due to a Commissioner Appointment': NBA Analysts Believe Adam Silver Will Have to Save LeBron James’ All-Star Streak

The first round of NBA All-Star fan voting totals were released a couple of days ago, and there are some interesting results to be found. Luka Doncic led

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 23

NBA weighing rule changes to discourage tanking

The NBA, in the hopes of further discouraging teams from tanking, has begun soliciting input from team owners and general managers on possible rule changes.

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Miami Heat News / Yardbarker / December 17

Silver's response to Rozier saga is a slap in Heat's face

Adam Silver's response to Terry Rozier saga is a slap in Heat's face

The Heat have Rozier's $26.6 million salary counting against the salary cap, all while being unable to cut him or sign another player while he's on indefinite unpaid leave.

Silver says a decision on possible NBA expansion is due next year

Laurene Powell Jobs selling stake in the Wizards' parent company

NBA insider names most likely trade suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Mavericks' Anthony Davis linked to two new teams in trade rumors

Six biggest trade possibilities to watch before the NBA deadline

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17

Adam Silver: NBA expansion verdict due in 2026

Victor Wembanyama took apparent shot at Thunder after NBA Cup win

Thunder burned by questionable call toward end of NBA Cup semis

Jalen Brunson's monster night leads Knicks to NBA Cup final

LeBron James, Austin Reaves address Lakers' NBA Cup elimination

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 18

NBA All-Star Game/weekend, time, location, how to watch

The 75th NBA All-Star Game will and should be different than years past.

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Warriors' Buddy Hield joins Steph Curry on all-time NBA list

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander furthers pursuit of NBA record

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NBA News / Yardbarker / November 7

NBA Europe aims for big cities, not basketball cities

The NBA announced the locations of the 12 permanent teams in NBA Europe.

Cooper Flagg's absurd dunk should give Mavs hope for life after Luka Doncic

Flagg coming to grips with new reality amid Mavericks' poor start

Jazz coach charges referees on the court after blatant missed call

Ja Morant taunts D'Angelo Russell after scoring on him

Bradley Beal reminds the Suns why they bought him out

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 5

Adam Silver not present as NBA briefs Congress on gambling scandal

Members of the NBA league office were in Washington on Wednesday to brief Congressional staffers on the league’s ongoing illegal betting scandal, per Joe Vardon of The Athletic.

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