Adam Silver, NBA Commissionerhe said before the first game of the finals that The League is clear about exploring future business opportunities in markets that “deserve to have their team” in the league, but stressed that An expansion “is not automatic or imminent” And it depends on many factors.
“The expansion of current NBA teams I would say we should explore it, but I don't think it's automaticbecause it also depends on your perspective on the future of the League. If you believe in the league, you don't necessarily want new collaborators, But at the same time there are unded markets that deserve to have their team “Silver said at the press conference prior to the beginning of the finals between Oklahoma City Thunder e Indiana Pacers.
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“We will have a rally of owners in July in Las Vegas and we will see its position. We should keep exploring “added Silver, who acknowledged that they reached several calls to his office by Interested investorsbut stressed that There is no open process or conversation at this time.
Create a league in Europe
“Five years ago we created a league with existing equipment in Africa and We have talked to potentially create a league in Europe. I see it potentially as a form of expansion An opportunity to offer more to fans in Europe, where there are high level basketball “, Silver said.
We have talked about potentially creating a league in Europe. I see it potentially as a form of expansion an opportunity to offer more to fans in Europe, where there is high level basketball
The NBA commissioner spoke in addition to The intention to integrate a form of competition between the United States and the rest of the world in the 2026 All Staralthough you are still reflecting on the options.
“My work is to innovate and look for new approaches. I admit that there are things that fight against us, like the players who want to rest, teams that tell their players not to play aggressively in an exhibition. We are experiencing different formats, “he said.
In the All Star there are things that fight against us, like the players who want to rest, and teams that tell them not to play aggressively in an exhibition
Silver said He does not believe that moving directly to a United States of the world “makes sense”, But he stressed that he wants to work on something similar for players to have a better competition.
