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NBA nears Las Vegas expansion owner selection with $13 billion price tag
sports9 days ago

NBA nears Las Vegas expansion owner selection with $13 billion price tag

The NBA is expected to select a new owner for its Las Vegas expansion team in the coming weeks, with the combined cost of the franchise and a new arena estimated at $12 to $13 billion. Three finalist groups remain in the running, including a partnership led by Jerry Colangelo and Bill Foley. The league aims to finalize approvals for both Las Vegas and Seattle by the end of 2026, with the new teams potentially debuting in the 2028-29 season.

via NBC Sports|
#adam-silver#bill-foley#jerry-colangelo
sports9 days ago

NBA narrows Las Vegas expansion to three finalists, including Colangelo-Foley group

The NBA is close to selecting an owner for its Las Vegas expansion team, with three groups remaining in the final round. Jerry Colangelo and Bill Foley have joined forces, while the league aims to finalize the decision by year-end. The new franchise is expected to debut in the 2028-29 season, with total costs for the team and arena estimated at $12-13 billion.

via Arizona Sports|
#adam-silver#bill-foley#jerry-colangelo
NBA Finalizes Three Bidders for $12B Las Vegas Expansion
sports10 days ago

NBA Finalizes Three Bidders for $12B Las Vegas Expansion

The NBA is poised to select a winning bidder for a new Las Vegas franchise within weeks, with the combined cost of the team and a new arena estimated at $12-13 billion. Three finalist groups have been identified, led by Nancy Walton Laurie, Steve Apostolopoulos, and Bill Foley. While Las Vegas faces arena construction delays, Seattle remains a viable secondary option with an existing venue, potentially allowing for a staggered expansion rollout.

via Bleacher Report|
#adam-silver#bill-foley#jerry-colangelo
Cunningham Talks With Adam Silver About WNBA’s Next Commissioner
sports24 days ago

Cunningham Talks With Adam Silver About WNBA’s Next Commissioner

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says she spoke with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about the WNBA’s upcoming commissioner vacancy, praising Silver and indicating he’ll appoint a leader who can elevate a league that’s booming. She declined to name candidates, stressed the need for a unifier to keep growing the league, and noted Cathy Engelbert’s impending retirement as the search unfolds amid ongoing conversations about league policy and inclusivity.

via The Guardian|
#adam-silver#leadership#sophie-cunningham
Silver urges arena deal to keep Trail Blazers in Portland
sports24 days ago

Silver urges arena deal to keep Trail Blazers in Portland

At a New York press session following the NBA Board of Governors meeting, Commissioner Adam Silver said the league hopes the Portland Trail Blazers stay in Portland, stressing the need for a modern arena and urging owner Tom Dundon and local/state officials to reach a viable funding deal; he warned relocation would be a failure and offered league help to ease negotiations.

via blazersedge.com|
#adam-silver#arena-funding#nba
Clippers may unlock route to restoring lost draft perks through NBA cooperation
sports24 days ago

Clippers may unlock route to restoring lost draft perks through NBA cooperation

After paying a $30 million fine and agreeing to penalties for the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap case, the Clippers could still win back some or all of the five first-round picks stripped from them by cooperating with the NBA, potentially leveraging a precedent set in 2000 with the Minnesota Timberwolves. If successful, the team would gain crucial rebuilding assets (including unprotected picks from 2029–2033 and the Leonard-trade picks 2031 and 2033), though there is no formal appeals process and relief is not guaranteed.

via nypost.com|
#adam-silver#clippers#first-round-picks
NBA imposes historic penalties on Clippers over Kawhi cap circumvention
sports1 month ago

NBA imposes historic penalties on Clippers over Kawhi cap circumvention

The NBA found the Clippers used sponsors to funnel money to Kawhi Leonard to skirt the salary cap, delivering the harshest penalties in league history: five future first-round picks (2029–2033), a $30 million fine, and suspensions for owner Steve Ballmer (1 year), Gillian Zucker (1 year) and Lawrence Frank (6 months), plus a $700,000 Leonard fine and a five-year ban for his former manager. Leonard will likely stay under his contract this season and could move to Toronto; the Clippers’ rebuild is set back for years. Winners: Kawhi Leonard and Adam Silver; losers: Ballmer, the franchise’s future, and its fans.

via nbcsports.com|
#adam-silver#kawhi-leonard#los-angeles-clippers
Is It Time for Silver to Intervene in the Cunningham Saga?
sports2 months ago

Is It Time for Silver to Intervene in the Cunningham Saga?

An OutKick column argues NBA commissioner Adam Silver should intervene in the WNBA amid ownership fallout and the controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham's stance on protecting women in sports. The piece notes a Seattle Storm co-owner was suspended for cursing at young fans supporting Cunningham, the Storm issued an apology, and it criticizes the WNBA's political positioning as potentially alienating fans even as Caitlin Clark-driven viewership grows, urging NBA involvement to safeguard the league's business and audience.

via Fox News|
#adam-silver#politics-in-sports#seattle-storm
Caitlin Clark's spotlight becomes a national controversy, says Silver
sports2 months ago

Caitlin Clark's spotlight becomes a national controversy, says Silver

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' in the U.S., with debates about fouls and officiating in the WNBA shifting toward politics and culture rather than basketball. Incidents like Alyssa Thomas's confrontation with Clark drew penalties and sparked criticism from Fever coach Stephanie White and online abuse, while lawmakers and commentators discussed race and motivation. Silver emphasized that officiating needs improvement but the conversation has turned into a broader 'political ping-pong,' while Clark has condemned harassment and continues focusing on her game.

via BBC|
#adam-silver#caitlin-clark#officiating
Adam Silver: Caitlin Clark unfairly caught in political crossfire
sports2 months ago

Adam Silver: Caitlin Clark unfairly caught in political crossfire

Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has been unfairly turned into a political football and should be supported, sidestepping questions about his possible influence on Alyssa Thomas’s suspension. He notes officiating improvements are needed in both leagues and urges Clark to stay focused on playing her best after the June 24 on-court incident and subsequent reaction.

via USA Today|
#adam-silver#alyssa-thomas#caitlin-clark
Adam Silver Says Caitlin Clark Has Become a Political Football in the WNBA
sports2 months ago

Adam Silver Says Caitlin Clark Has Become a Political Football in the WNBA

Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” in the WNBA, with the discussion around officiating and physical play eclipsing her on-court performance. He praises Clark’s character and argues the bigger issue is improving WNBA officiating, not a single foul. The controversy stems from the Alyssa Thomas incident—Thomas’s hit to Clark’s throat was not initially called as a foul, later upgraded to a flagrant and led to a one-game suspension—amid criticisms of league leadership and player protection.

via New York Post|
#adam-silver#caitlin-clark#officiating
LeBron’s Next Destination Will Shape the NBA’s 2026–27 TV Schedule
sports2 months ago

LeBron’s Next Destination Will Shape the NBA’s 2026–27 TV Schedule

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the 2026–27 schedule won’t be finalized until LeBron James declares his next team, since opening-week and Christmas Day games depend on where he plays. With networks and teams eager to lock in rights, the league is waiting on LeBron’s destination before setting the schedule, while also noting potential shifts in local rights toward streaming in the future.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#adam-silver#lakers#lebron-james