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• Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies Of Brain Cancer At 47Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history and a tireless advocate for inclusion in professional sports, died Tuesday of brain cancer at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family. He was 47. Collins disclosed his Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis to ESPN in November, when doctors told him he had between six weeks and three months to live without treatment. He traveled to Singapore this...2026See more articles Jason Collins -
• NBA In Active Talks With Kalshi, Polymarket On Prediction Market DealThe NBA is in active discussions with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket about a potential partnership deal, with talks gaining significant momentum in recent months, multiple sources familiar with the matter told Front Office Sports. Informal discussions have been underway for more than a year, but accelerated after Michael Selig, confirmed as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trad...2026 -
• Cade Cunningham Out At Least One More Week, Will Lose Award EligibilityDetroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham continues to progress in his return from a left lung pneumothorax, the team announced Thursday. He will be re-evaluated in one week, ruling him out for at least four more games. The timeline makes Cunningham ineligible for end-of-season honors including MVP and All-NBA teams. He suffered the injury in the first quarter of Detroit's win over Washington on March...2026See more Cade Cunningham -
• NBA Weighing Draft Pick Forfeiture, Million-Dollar Fines As Penalties For Teams Found TankingThe NBA is considering severe penalties for teams found deliberately manipulating lineups, player availability and in-game rotations to lose, two league sources told The Athletic. The measures would give Adam Silver broad authority to punish confirmed tanking. Under the proposed rules, Silver's office could strip a team of its draft pick entirely, relocate it to the end of the lottery or first rou...2026See more articles Utah Jazz
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• Doc Rivers Pushes Back On NBPA Tanking Claims, Says Giannis Antetokounmpo Simply Not HealthyDoc Rivers directly disputed the National Basketball Players Association's assertion that the Milwaukee Bucks are deliberately keeping a healthy Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined to improve its NBA Draft lottery positioning. "He's not healthy," Rivers said Wednesday. "He's progressing. He's just not healthy." Antetokounmpo missed his fifth consecutive game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a b...2026See more Milwaukee Bucks -
• Adam Silver Believes 65-Game Rule 'Working', NBA Not Currently Willing To ReassessAdam Silver shut down the possibility of changing the 65-game eligibility rule amid calls from the NBPA and agents as players such as Cade Cunningham are in danger of losing out on regular season award selections. The NBA and NBPA addressed the issue of star players not participating in enough games by creating a 65-game rule for awards. "I think it is working," said Silver. "I think if you look a...2026Visit the page Cade Cunningham -
• Report: Adam Silver is sending independent doctors to verify Lauri Markkanen injuryAdam Silver is obsessed with the Utah Jazz...2026See also Lauri Markkanen
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• Rick Carlisle Questions NBA’s Decision To Fine PacersThe Pacers were one of two teams fined by the NBA ahead of the All-Star break for the manner in which they were managing their players. While Indiana’s $100K fine paled in comparison to the $500K penalty the Jazz received, commissioner Adam Silver‘s statement at the time suggested that the league believed both clubs were […]...2026See also Rick Carlisle -
• Utah's Jusuf Nurkic reportedly to have surgery on nose, miss remainder of season.
Adam Silver fined the Jazz $500,000 for sitting stars for the fourth quarter, so now they're going to sit key players for the season....2026See more articles Jusuf Nurkic
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• How to Watch the NBA All-Star GameGet ready for basketball's most electrifying mid-season showcase! The 2026 NBA All-Star Game is bringing the heat to Inglewood on Sunday, February 15, and you won't want to miss it. Picture this: the best talent in the world colliding at Intuit Dome in a brand-new format that's guaranteed to shake things up. Watch on Peacock Sign up now This year celebrates the 75th anniversary with an innovati...2026Continue with Toronto Raptors
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• Brandon Ingram Replacing Stephen Curry In All-Star GameSix years after earning his first All-Star nod as a member of the Pelicans, Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named to his second All-Star game, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Commissioner Adam Silver tabbed Ingram as an injury replacement for Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who will be unavailable to play on Sunday due […]...2026Visit the page Brandon Ingram -
• Alperen Sengun Named To Second Straight All-Star Game
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has named Rockets center Alperen Sengun as an injury replacement for the All-Star game, the league announced today (via Twitter). Sengun will replace Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World. The reigning MVP is dealing with an abdominal strain that will sideline him through the All-Star break. More to come…...2026Visit the page Alperen Sengun
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• Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined until after All-Star break with abdominal strain
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be out of action until after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain, the team announced Wednesday. The reigning MVP suffered the injury during Oklahoma City's 128-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Commissioner Adam Silver will choose his replacement....2026Continue with Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Adam Silver will likely need to pick All-Star replacement for Bucks’ Giannis AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpo is likely headed for a multi-week absence, and that now puts his All-Star appearance in doubt. Antetokounmpo said on Friday he expects to miss four to six weeks with a right calf injury, a timeline that would force him to sit out the NBA All-Star Game. The league will need to name a […] The post Adam Silver will likely need to pick All-Star replacement for Bucks’ ...2026Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Adam Silver Hoping Ja Morant Will Play Sunday Versus Magic In EuropeAdam Silver was hopeful that Ja Morant would play against the Orlando Magic on Sunday in the second game of the NBA Europe series. Morant missed Thursday's 118-111 loss with a calf injury. "I know he has a tremendous following globally," Silver said. "And I wish he were able to play tonight. I'm still holding out hope he'll be able to play when we're in London on Sunday. So, yes, I'm disappointed ...2026Click for news about Orlando Magic -
• NBA Faces Legal Threat From EuroLeague Over European Expansion PlansEuroLeague sent the NBA a warning letter on January 9 threatening potential legal action if the league continues discussions with teams under long-term EuroLeague contracts, a source confirmed to Front Office Sports. The dispute centers on the NBA's planned European league, which could launch as soon as 2027 with franchises valued at up to $1 billion. The NBA has reportedly met with leaders from R...2026Click for news about Real Madrid -
• NBA lays out injury reporting policies, reviewing other 'sports betting policies,' tanking rules
"We're working on it," was what Commissioner Adam Silver said at the NBA Cup when asked about rule changes in wake of indictments....2025
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• NBPA To Appeal NBA's Decision To Place Terry Rozier On Unpaid LeaveThe National Basketball Players Association will appeal the NBA's decision to place Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on unpaid leave following his arrest on federal charges related to an illegal sports gambling scheme, citing the league's action as inconsistent with the collective bargaining agreement. The NBA placed Rozier on leave hours after the Department of Justice unsealed charges accusing him ...2025Read about Miami Heat -
• Terry Rozier To Receive Full Salary On Leave Pending NBA Gambling InvestigationTerry Rozier will continue receiving his $26.6 million salary while on leave following his Thursday arrest on federal gambling charges, per NBA collective bargaining agreement provisions. The league must determine whether Rozier violated rules before deciding on potential suspension or ban, which would terminate his payments from the Miami Heat immediately. Rozier was arrested Thursday morning alo...2025See also Terry Rozier
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• And-Ones: Achilles Injuries, Draft, Cap Room, Z. Smith
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league is looking into the upswing in Achilles tendon injuries, writes Tim Reynolds Of The Associated Press. This season alone saw Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), James Wiseman (Pacers), Isaiah Jackson (Pacers), Dejounte Murray (Pelicans), Dru Smith (Heat), Jayson Tatum (Celtics), and Damian Lillard (Bucks) suffers Achilles tears. Nuggets 2024 first-rounder DaRon ...2025Continue with Tim Reynolds
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• Adam Silver hopes unexpected source will help NBA reduce Achilles injuriesTyrese Haliburton was one of seven players to suffer an Achilles rupture this season....2025See more articles Tyrese Haliburton -
• Silver: NBA taking Achilles tears 'very seriously'
The NBA had already convened a panel of experts to study Achilles tendon injuries even before Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday night....2025See more Tyrese Haliburton
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• 2025 NBA All-Star: Kyrie Irving Replaces Anthony Davis
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will replace teammate Anthony Davis at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Irving as an injury replacement after Davis was ruled out due to a groin injury. Davis is expected to miss several weeks with the injury. In the midst of a stellar debut for the Mavs, […] The post 2025 NBA All-Star: Kyrie Irving Replaces Anthony Davis appeared...2025Click for news about Kyrie Irving
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• 2025 NBA All-Star: Trae Young Replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will replace Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Young as an injury replacement after Antetokounmpo was deemed unavailable. After suffering a left calf strain, Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for the Bucks remaining two games before All-Star weekend. He is […] The post 2025 NBA All-S...2025Check it out Trae Young
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• Kyrie Irving Replaces Injured Anthony Davis In All-Star Game
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been named by commission Adam Silver as the All-Star injury replacement for Anthony Davis, the league announced in a press release. Irving will play for Team Shaq in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. It’s the ninth NBA All-Star selection for Irving, who is averaging 24.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.8 […]...2025Check it out Kyrie Irving
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• Trae Young To Replace Giannis Antetokounmpo In All-Star GameAtlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was named as an injury replacement for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Young will replace Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who will miss the game due to a calf strain. Young has averaged 23.5 points and a league-leading 11.4 assists per game. This will be Young's fourth All-Star appearance in his seven seasons. NBA commissioner Adam Silver will also name a ...2025See more articles Trae Young -
• Giannis Antetokounmpo Out Through All-Star Break With Calf StrainMilwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be out through the All-Star break due to a mild calf strain. Antetokounmpo will miss the All-Star Game, but it expected to return to the lineup shortly after the All-Star break. Antetokounmpo has missed the Bucks last three games with the injuries. The star forward will also miss homes games on Sunday and Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers and ...2025Visit the page Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Adam Silver Addresses NBA Viewership Dip To Start SeasonTelevision viewership across the NBA has gotten off to a slow start this season, and the league is looking for answers. Commissioner Adam Silver, however, doesn’t seem overly concerned. Despite speculation that the increase in 3-point shooting or injuries to star players may be impacting interest, Silver pointed to external factors like the World Series […] The post Adam Silver Addresses NBA...2024See more articles World Series -
• Grizzlies' Ja Morant still checking in with Adam Silver following suspensionWhile Morant’s schedule has been pretty open for some time with the Grizzlies winning just 27 games, the Memphis star isn’t done dealing with NBA officials....2024 -
• Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs Concerns, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Adam Silver’s NBA IssuesAre the Cavaliers better off with Donovan Mitchell (when healthy) running the point than Darius Garland? If they think that’s the case, would they actually make the change? Speaking of injuries, what is the latest on Mitchell? And why are they so doggone commonplace in today’s NBA, compared to years past? In fact, the NBA […] The post Podcast: Talkin’ Cavs Concerns, Darius ...2024Check it out Donovan Mitchell