Adam Silver in the news as NBA tweaks tanking rules and eyes expansion; longtime lawyer-turned-commissioner (since 2014) steering the league.
With 91% of the NBA season played, playoff spots are nearly decided. Several teams are locked into postseason positions, while others are battling for seeding. The league faces ongoing discussions about tanking and draft reforms, amid teams declining White House invitations due to timing conflicts.
The NBA Board of Governors has approved the exploration of adding teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, with potential start in 2028-29. The move aims to tap into these markets' support, with bids expected to reach $7-10 billion per team. The decision follows years of speculation and regional demand.
The NBA is planning significant changes to its draft lottery system to address ongoing tanking issues. League officials, including commissioner Adam Silver, are working on reforms following recent blatant tanking behaviors, with a vote expected in May. The league also discusses expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle.
Las Vegas continues to expand as a major sports hub, with talks and votes expanding the NBA’s footprint and confirming future Super Bowl rotations back to the city amid ongoing expansion discussions.
The Knicks have reached the NBA Finals after a 105-95 win over the Spurs, driving a citywide surge in premium Knicks merchandise and vintage gear as celebrities and executives attend the games.
President Donald Trump is attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Security around Madison Square Garden is heightened, with a no-bag policy and TSA-style screening. Fans are urged to arrive early as authorities coordinate a large safety perimeter around the venue.
President Donald Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, triggering heavy Secret Service security, street closures, a no-bag policy and the cancellation of an outdoor watch party. The Knicks are 2-0 in the series and ticket resale prices have surged into the thousands, locking many fans out of the arena.
President Donald Trump has walked out of an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, after she questions his claims that the 2020 election and a California vote were rigged. Welker traveled to Wisconsin for the sit-down; the exchange turned contentious as Trump calls the press crooked and ends the interview, saying he has had enough.
Police confront massed crowds outside Madison Square Garden after a Knicks-Spurs game, with hundreds of officers deployed. The night features brawls in Bryant Park, property damage, and high-profile attendance including President Trump, Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, and celebrities.