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Watch NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speak ahead of Pacers vs. Spurs in Paris
The Indiana Pacers are in Paris to take on the San Antonio Spurs and their French-born superstar Victor Wembanyama on Thursday. The Pacers arrived Monday morning and will be there through Saturday's game and don't have another game in the U.S. until Wednesday at home against the Pistons.
NBA Targets Europe: Adam Silver Plans New Standalone League Expansion
Speaking ahead of the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers game in Paris, Silver emphasized the opportunity to professionalize European
Adam Silver, NBA teasing possible EuroLeague expansion
Ahead of the NBA Paris Game, commissioner Adam Silver hinted at the possibility of league expansion to Europe in the form of its own league.
Adam Silver: NBA still exploring separate European league
Speaking on European soil Thursday in the midst of a weeklong celebration around a new European star in Victor Wembanyama, NBA commissioner Adam Silver made clear he has serious interest in an American-led invasion of the continent's basketball business.
NBA still talking about expanding its footprint in Europe, Adam Silver says
The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball. Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue.
Adam Silver drops major hint about league expansion to Europe during NBA Paris game
It's been more than two decades since the last NBA expansion. In 2004, the league added the Charlotte Bobcats, a team that rebranded as the Charlotte Hornets.
Victor Wembanyama's dominant presence at Paris Games shows why NBA's possible plans for a European league could work
After commissioner Adam Silver talked about the possibility of an NBA Europe league on Thursday, Wemby shined with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in a Spurs rout.
Thursday's hoops: NBA still talking about expanding footprint in Europe
In August, during the Paris Olympics, Silver said in an interview with The Associated Press that the league had started ramping up talks with FIBA, the sport’s global governing body, on adding either an annual competition in Europe or even having an NBA-operated league.
NBA sees 'real opportunity' for European expansion, talks underway, Commissioner Silver says
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA is considering opportunities in Europe and says the NBA is in talks with European stakeholders.
The basketball to come: NBA confirms negotiations to 'create a European league'
"We're talking about a competition, probably an independent league separate from the NBA. It would be a European league. We're still exploring what form it will take". Adam Silver, NBA commissioner, spoke about the possible expansion of the NBA to Europe and acknowledged that the creation of an independent league is the most likely scenario.
Adam Silver: American kids play too many games, leading to overuse injuries
Speaking in Paris, Silver said he thought some of the NBA's injury problems were caused by "repetition," and kids should play more sports.
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Adam Silver to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ changes to bring excitement back to NBA
On the other hand, Commissioner Adam Silver wants to keep expanding the game globally amidst slumping viewership ratings. O’Neal in particular has lambasted the excessive use of three-point shots.
‘Already the best in the league’ – Victor Wembanyama returns home and lights up Paris tying franchise great in performance
The French superstar returned home and delivered. Victor Wembanyama grew up right outside of Paris, France and spent five years playing in the French basketball league. On Thursday night he ...