NBA, Adam Silver and Expansion
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Teams who qualify for the semifinal have earned the right to play in Vegas for the Cup championship and the handsome cash prize the title comes with. Ahead of Tuesday night’s NBA Cup final between the Spurs and Knicks, commissioner Adam Silver floated an idea that the tournament may look elsewhere for its finale in future years.
The NBA has been flirting with expansion for years now, but Adam Silver says a decision is coming in 2026.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported at the time that Paul's "leadership style clashed with the Clippers," as he was "vocal in holding management, coaches and players accountable." Charania also noted the guard and head coach Tyronn Lue were not on speaking terms.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that the league is considering alternate sites to stage the NBA Cup final in future seasons. That could include moving the game outside of Las Vegas — and perhaps playing the championship game in a college venue.
NBA Commissioner provides a positive outlook about the state of the WNBA negotiations for a new collective barganing agreement.