Tag: Adam Silver
NBA Notes: Heat, Revamped Lineup, Wizards, Celtics, All-Star Game
HEAT
By trading Jimmy Butler, the Heat have enhanced their financial flexibility heading into the offseason, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Miami now...
International Players Voice Strong Support For USA vs. World All-Star Format
As the NBA explores ways to revitalize interest in its All-Star Game, the idea of a U.S. vs. World format has gained traction, with...
NBA All-Star Weekend Better, But Still Not Everything It Should Be
This year's NBA All-Star weekend had its bad moments and its fun moments, and that's an improvement. It used to be just all bad.
That...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Adam Silver, Kyrie Irving, Mavs, Clippers
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Addresses Luka Doncic Trade
The NBA world was stunned when Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers, and Commissioner Adam Silver...
Cavs’ Darius Garland Not At All In Favor Of Changing To 40-Minute Games
Dear NBA commissioner Adam Silver, please throw away any ideas of 40-minute games. That seems to be the sentiment of pro basketball players and...
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Out For All-Star Game, Could Miss Multiple Weeks
A mild calf strain will sideline Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for at least the next week, ruling him out of the upcoming NBA...
Under No Circumstance Should League Follow Through On Adam Silver’s Idea Of Shortening Games
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone called it a "Barnum & Bailey" sort of idea. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said it's a bad...
Adam Silver Reiterates Idea Of Potential NBA League In Europe
With the NBA Paris games approaching, commissioner Adam Silver discussed the possibility of European expansion on Shaquille O'Neal’s podcast, fueling speculation about the long-rumored...
Sixers Reach Deal to Remain in South Philly, Announce Plans For New Arena
After all the noise and back-and-forth, the Philadelphia 76ers have officially decided to abandon their ambitious $1.3 billion project for a new arena in...
Charles Barkley Joins Voices Who Say NBA Needs Fixing: ‘I Don’t Want To Go See 3-Point Shooting Contest Every Night’
We've heard all about NBA television ratings. If not, just know they haven't been good. No less than NBA commissioner Adam Silver admitted as...
Hoops Wire Live: Are NBA Teams Attempting Too Many Threes?
NBA ratings are down. That much we know. But why? Could it be because fans are tired of watching teams dribble down the court...
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Talks Rise In 3-Pointers, New Labor Rules, TV Ratings
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has a lot on his plate these days, and he made it clear on Tuesday that the league is deeply...
NBA Cup Proves That Expansion Into Las Vegas Would Be Next Natural Step
Doc Rivers isn’t the only one who thinks Las Vegas is destined to be an NBA city. The Milwaukee Bucks coach is convinced that...
NBA Poll: Majority Of Hoops Wire Readers Think In-Season Cup Is Dumb
Last year, it was called the In-Season Tournament. This year, it's the NBA Cup. But call it whatever you want -- no matter how...