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NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources say
Read full article: NBA considering going to a tournament format for the All-Star Game, AP sources sayThe NBA is considering going to a tournament-style event for the All-Star Game, similar to what has been used in the Rising Stars competition in recent years.
Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico City
Read full article: Bam Adebayo scores 32 points to help the Heat beat the Wizards, 118-98 in Mexico CityBam Adebayo scored 20 of his 32 points in the first half and the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 118-98 on Saturday night in the 14th NBA regular-season game in Mexico.
NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' format
Read full article: NBA considering All-Star Game changes again, including getting away from the 'traditional' formatThe NBA is considering changing the format for the All-Star Game that will be played in San Francisco later this season, Commissioner Adam Silver said.
The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trend
Read full article: The NBA's parity era is here, with 6 champions in 6 years. Now Boston will try to buck that trendThere's never been an era in NBA history where it’s been harder to win back-to-back titles.
NBA expands permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays
Read full article: NBA expands permissible scope of coach's challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds playsThe NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach’s challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays, saying Tuesday that if a foul should have been called on the play it now can be assessed shortly after the fact.
Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
Read full article: Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in EuropeThe NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84
Read full article: Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84Pat Williams, a co-founder of the Orlando Magic and someone who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, has died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
NBA moves a big step closer to finalizing new 11-year media rights deals
Read full article: NBA moves a big step closer to finalizing new 11-year media rights dealsThe NBA’s Board of Governors approved the league’s next media rights deals with Disney, NBC and Amazon Prime Video at its meeting Tuesday, moving the league one giant step closer to finalizing the 11-year agreements that will be worth about $76 billion.
NBA agrees to terms on a record 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says
Read full article: NBA agrees to terms on a record 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source saysThe NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that assures player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and one that will surely change how some viewers access the game for years to come.
Q&A with Spurs draft pick Stephon Castle: ‘It’s a blessing’ to play for Popovich
Read full article: Q&A with Spurs draft pick Stephon Castle: ‘It’s a blessing’ to play for PopovichThe San Antonio Spurs made the fourth pick in the NBA Draft for the first time in franchise history when they selected Connecticut guard Stephon Castle.
Vive la France! Hawks make Zaccharie Risacher second straight Frenchman taken No. 1 in NBA draft
Read full article: Vive la France! Hawks make Zaccharie Risacher second straight Frenchman taken No. 1 in NBA draftThe Atlanta Hawks took Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday night, the second straight year a player from France was the first player selected.
Teaching basketball to kids in the US is becoming a bit muddled, and the NBA is seeking solutions
Read full article: Teaching basketball to kids in the US is becoming a bit muddled, and the NBA is seeking solutionsVictor Wembanyama’s on-court warmup session before games when he played in France would last for about an hour.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says finalizing the new media rights deals is 'complex' process
Read full article: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says finalizing the new media rights deals is 'complex' processGetting the NBA’s next round of media rights deals completed is an extremely complex proposition, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday, especially because nobody can say with any certainty what the viewing landscape will look like in the future.
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Read full article: NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on gamesThe NBA has banned Toronto player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games.
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
Read full article: Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from leagueToronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thing
Read full article: The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thingDefense wasn’t really played in the All-Star Game, which explains why the Eastern Conference scored a record 211 points and the game saw nearly 400 points combined on Sunday night.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension, source tells AP
Read full article: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension, source tells APAdam Silver is finalizing an extension to remain as commissioner of the NBA for several more years, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Saturday night.
Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
Read full article: Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assaultA woman has alleged that New York Knicks owner James Dolan sexually assaulted her a decade ago and then set her up to be molested by now-imprisoned film producer Harvey Weinstein.
NBA's In-Season Tournament will 'no doubt' return next season, Commissioner Silver says
Read full article: NBA's In-Season Tournament will 'no doubt' return next season, Commissioner Silver saysNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the In-Season Tournament will “no doubt” be back next season with some unspecified tweaks.
Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050
Read full article: Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the NBA’s Thunder that is estimated to cost a minimum of $900 million.
Anthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament title, 123-109 over Pacers
Read full article: Anthony Davis leads Lakers to NBA In-Season Tournament title, 123-109 over PacersAnthony Davis had seasons highs of 41 points and 20 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament title with a 123-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
As inaugural In-Season Tournament draws to a close, Adam Silver looks ahead to possible tweaks
Read full article: As inaugural In-Season Tournament draws to a close, Adam Silver looks ahead to possible tweaksNBA Commissioner Adam Silver seemed more than satisfied by the way the inaugural In-Season Tournament went this season, though noted that it’s only natural to expect some tweaks to the format before next year.
NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamour
Read full article: NBA In-Season Tournament not lacking in the Las Vegas glitz and glamourWhen league officials decided to play the semifinals and championship game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, they knew it wouldn’t be an understated affair.
NBA All-Star Game will ditch the gimmicks and return to classic East versus West format
Read full article: NBA All-Star Game will ditch the gimmicks and return to classic East versus West formatThis season's NBA All-Star Game is going back to its roots with an Eastern Conference-Western Conference format.
NBA gets help from 'Sopranos' actor to promote in-season tournament
Read full article: NBA gets help from 'Sopranos' actor to promote in-season tournamentThe NBA enlisted an actor from “The Sopranos” and borrowed the central theme of the film “Ocean’s Eleven," that being a Las Vegas heist, to hype the inaugural In-Season Tournament that begins Nov. 3.
NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more games
Read full article: NBA takes steps to try to ensure its star players appear in more gamesThe NBA has taken steps to try to ensure that its star players appear in more games, particularly nationally televised matchups and the in-season tournament that is being added this year.
In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gambling
Read full article: In Las Vegas, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses keeping eye on gamblingNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he believes all leagues have to continue to keep an incredibly close eye on gambling trends within their sport, mindful of issues that the NFL in particular has had to address in recent months.
With the selection of Victor Wembanyama, what’s next for the Spurs?
Read full article: With the selection of Victor Wembanyama, what’s next for the Spurs?With the selection of the most promising and hyped prospect since LeBron James, many fans of the team immediately began to ask, “how soon can we again compete for titles?”
Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardomVictor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, headed to San Antonio with enormous expectations to become basketball’s newest sensation.
NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gun
Read full article: NBA suspends Ja Morant 25 games for 2nd social media video involving a gunMemphis guard Ja Morant has been suspended for the first 25 games of the upcoming season for a second social media video in which he flashed a gun.
Silver says Morant not being charged with a crime won't prevent NBA penalties
Read full article: Silver says Morant not being charged with a crime won't prevent NBA penaltiesMemphis guard Ja Morant not being charged with a crime for twice displaying a gun on social media will not prevent the NBA from handing down more discipline, Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday.
NBA planning to announce latest Ja Morant decision after Finals, Silver says
Read full article: NBA planning to announce latest Ja Morant decision after Finals, Silver saysThe latest sanctions, if any, that the NBA plans to levy against Memphis guard Ja Morant for his second instance of displaying a gun on social media will be announced shortly after the finals, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.
NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline looms
Read full article: NBA, players still talking about new deal as deadline loomsNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says he's hopeful that a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players can get done by the end of this week, though he stopped short of predicting that a deal would actually get struck.
Siakam, Edwards, Fox added to NBA All-Star Game roster
Read full article: Siakam, Edwards, Fox added to NBA All-Star Game rosterToronto forward Pascal Siakam, Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards and Sacramento guard De’Aaron Fox have been added to the player pool for the All-Star Game as injury replacements.
Silver, Macron meet to discuss goals with NBA back in Paris
Read full article: Silver, Macron meet to discuss goals with NBA back in ParisNBA Commissioner Adam Silver and French President Emmanuel Macron met this week in Paris to talk about ways they can help one another grow the game in France and beyond.
Amazon CEO says company won't take down antisemitic film
Read full article: Amazon CEO says company won't take down antisemitic filmAmazon CEO Andy Jassy has said the company does not have plans to stop selling the antisemitic film that gained notoriety recently after Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving tweeted out an Amazon link to it.
Irving could return Sunday, Nets list him as questionable
Read full article: Irving could return Sunday, Nets list him as questionableKyrie Irving could return from his suspension and play for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday after apologizing for hurting the Jewish community when he posted a link to a film with antisemitic material.
Nets coach Vaughn has no update on when Irving might return
Read full article: Nets coach Vaughn has no update on when Irving might returnKyrie Irving is eligible to return from his suspension, but Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said before their game against the Los Angeles Lakers he had no update on when the guard would return.
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without pay
Read full article: Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games without payThe Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”.
AP sources: NBA seeking to tighten limits on team spending
Read full article: AP sources: NBA seeking to tighten limits on team spendingThe NBA wants more competitive balance and is seeking an “upper spending limit” that would significantly tighten the rules on how much teams can spend each year on their roster.
Sarver should resign, says Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi
Read full article: Sarver should resign, says Suns vice chairman Jahm NajafiPhoenix Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi has called for team owner Robert Sarver to resign, saying there should be “zero tolerance” for lewd, misogynistic and racist conduct in any workplace.
NBA considered suspending Sarver for more than 1 year
Read full article: NBA considered suspending Sarver for more than 1 yearNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was likely spared even stronger sanctioning by the NBA for his racist, misogynistic and hostile words and actions because of one key conclusion by investigators.
Athletes react to the Supreme Court's abortion decision
Read full article: Athletes react to the Supreme Court's abortion decisionU.S. national soccer team star Megan Rapinoe is among a group of leading sports figures who have expressed anger over the Supreme Court’s decision to strip the nation’s constitutional protections for abortion, decrying an erosion of rights that women have had for a generation.
NBA's Adam Silver enters protocols, missing Game 5 of finals
Read full article: NBA's Adam Silver enters protocols, missing Game 5 of finalsNBA Commissioner Adam Silver canceled plans to attend Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Celtics because of the league’s health and safety protocols.
State Dept pushing to see Griner; NBA Commissioner weighs in
Read full article: State Dept pushing to see Griner; NBA Commissioner weighs inThe State Department said Tuesday that it still pushing to have regular contact with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for nearly three months.
Heat roll past 76ers 120-85 in Game 5, take 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Heat roll past 76ers 120-85 in Game 5, take 3-2 series leadJimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Miami Heat moved one win away from a trip to the Eastern Conference finals by topping the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85.
Morant's last-second layup gives Grizzlies 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Morant's last-second layup gives Grizzlies 3-2 series leadJa Morant scored on a layup with a second left, and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to edge the Minnesota Timberwolves 111-109 and grab a 3-2 lead in their first-round Western Conference series.
Ex-Mavs GM says he was fired for reporting sexual misconduct
Read full article: Ex-Mavs GM says he was fired for reporting sexual misconductFormer Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson is suing the Mavericks, alleging that team owner Mark Cuban fired him in retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct by a team executive.
NBA has 'no plans' to pause season, Silver tells ESPN
Read full article: NBA has 'no plans' to pause season, Silver tells ESPNNBA Commissioner Adam Silver says there are no plans to pause the season, even as numbers of players entering the league’s health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus continues to rise.