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Adam Silver discusses NBA expansion, global growth of the game, and more
NBA commissioner fielded questions following the NBA board of governors meetings in New York recently. Here are the highlights.
Adam Silver Weighs in On When NBA Expansion is Expected to Happen
More recently, the growth the NBA has seen in terms of television revenue suggests it has the potential to add teams. The city of Seattle has been a popular focal point. The marke
Adam Silver explains why NBA is taking its time with expansion talks: 'We're not quite ready'
Following an NBA Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday in New York, commissioner Adam Silver told reporters that there was "not a lot of discussion" with the board regarding expansion, but not because it doesn't remain a strong possibility that the league is moving toward adding another franchise or two.
Everything NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Said After Board of Governor’s Meeting
The NBA's Board of Governors met in New York this week to address some of the most prevalent topics regarding the state of the league and its future. Following
Adam Silver walks back on NBA expansion this season: ‘We are not quite ready’
According to the executive, there was no conversation about the potential expansions during his most recent meeting with the board of governors.
Adam Silver makes admission about expansion after board meeting
NBA commissioner Adam Silver gives fans an update about a possible expansion after the league's board meeting Tuesday.
Adam Silver says league, owners ‘not quite ready’ to discuss expansion
“That’s a process that exists independent of the league that was set out in the sales agreement, and because, as your question suggests, depending on the outcome, only then would the league then continue a vetting process for ownership,” Silver said. “Sort of it’s pencils down at the league office.”
Parity works for the NFL, will it work for Adam Silver’s NBA?
With the salary cap structure of the league, it certainly feels like artificial parity. He brought up the phrase “hard cap,” which the NFL has, and although the NBA isn’t quite there, the gains of previous eras have dissipated.
NBA Expansion: Must Have Cities & Adam Silvers Comments
With NBA expansion talks taking place at the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting this week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was asked about the league broadening to other cities.
"Thank you for your interest; we'll be back to you" - Adams Silver gives update on NBA's expansion plans
"What we've told interested parties is thank you for your interest; we'll be back to you. And that's certainly the case in Seattle, as well," Silver said. Aside from Seattle, Las Vegas is another place that is favored to land an NBA team in the future.
NBA may have expansion plans on hold until Boston Celtics are sold, resetting market
The Celtics owners are hoping to sell the team for $6 billion, which could become the new expansion fee price.
When might the NBA add one or two expansion teams? We may be waiting a while.
Plus, Adam Silver's view of parity in the NBA and how it might affect the Celtics, and what he knows about the Celtics' sale.
Adam Silver defends new media rights deal, discusses NBA, European expansion at board of governors meeting
There is no specific plan right now about Europe other than we’re agreeing to look intensively at the opportunity," Silver ...
NBA commissioner on expansion talks: 'We're not quite ready'
It's been 16 years since the Sonics left Seattle, but the NBA still isn't ready to discuss a potential return.