Tag: Adam Silver
NBA investigation into Kawhi-Aspiration deal carries major stakes
The fallout from Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with the now-bankrupt company Aspiration continues to ripple across the league. And longtime NBA voices say commissioner...
More details surface in Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration mess
The Clippers keep saying there’s “nothing unusual or untoward” about Kawhi Leonard’s $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration. The problem is, every new report...
NBA opens investigation into reported Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal
The NBA is now officially involved.
Spokesman Mike Bass said the league has launched an investigation into reports that the Clippers used a $28 million...
Kawhi Leonard’s reported ‘no show’ endorsement deal could prompt NBA probe
The Clippers might have a problem on their hands, and it involves Kawhi Leonard and a tree-planting company that no longer exists.
As ESPN’s Pablo...
Mark Cuban points finger at league over lost Mavericks power
Mark Cuban says he doesn’t regret selling the Mavericks. What he does regret is how he went about it.
“I don’t regret selling the team,...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Cason Wallace, lineups, Heat, Dru Smith, Blazers
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With the Thunder bringing back nearly the same roster that won the championship last season, the team is banking on growth from within. One...
NBA, players’ union back stricter limits on prop bets amid gambling probe
With three players connected to a federal gambling investigation, the NBA and its players’ association said this week they support tighter restrictions on certain...
Marks: NBA Middle Class Thriving Despite CBA Criticism
Despite growing frustration among fans and some league executives, ESPN’s Bobby Marks isn’t ready to declare that the new NBA collective bargaining agreement has...
NBA Europe? Adam Silver, UK Prime Minister And Big Investors Reportedly In Deep Talks
NBA commissioner Adam Silver isn’t just thinking globally. He’s acting on it.
Silver and deputy commissioner Mark Tatum met with United Kingdom prime minister Keir...
NBA Expansion Talk Cools As Relocation Speculation Surrounds Pelicans
NBA commissioner Adam Silver pumped the brakes on expansion speculation last week, signaling that the league is not ready to add new franchises until...
NBA Expansion Still Feels Inevitable, Just Not Imminent
Don’t expect the NBA to go from 30 teams to 32 tomorrow. But don’t expect it to stay at 30 for much longer, either.
According...
NBA Expansion Officially On The Table, But Adam Silver Urges Yet More Patience
Bring on the Seattle SuperSonics and whatever the NBA team in Las Vegas will be called. Right? Well, maybe.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed this...
Bill Simmons, David Aldridge Spar Over James Dolan And NBA Expansion
Bill Simmons of The Ringer and David Aldridge of The Athletic are battling over NBA expansion. And no, neither is placing an ownership bid.
Instead,...
Soaring Team Valuations Likely Pushing NBA Closer To Expansion Talks
The NBA's path to expansion appears to be clearing fast, helped along by two record-shattering team valuations, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Tim...
