Nba Commissioner Adam Silver

Firstpost Explains: LeBron hates it, Doncic doesn’t understand it, but NBA’s play-in concept might stay

LeBron James wants whoever thought of the NBA’s play-in tournament to be sacked. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and superstar Luka Doncic are no fans of the addition either. So what is the NBA's play-in tournament? Firstpost explains.

NBA creates social justice award, named for legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The NBA announced Thursday the creation of a new award — the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award — to recognise players who are making strides in the fight for social justice.

NBA: New Orleans Pelicans say some staff, players have received COVID-19 vaccine

On Tuesday, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards encouraged anyone 16 years or older with medical conditions that put them at a higher risk of contracting coronavirus, including asthma, hypertension and being overweight, to get vaccinated.

NBA: For Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James a few days' break comes at the right time

Since the NBA’s restart bubble that saved last season opened last July, no player has logged more minutes, scored more points, handed out more assists, made more shots, taken more shots or finished off more fast breaks than LeBron James.

NBA reveals nobody tested positive for COVID-19 at All-Star Game as bio-secure bubble stays intact

No players, coaches or game officials tested positive for COVID-19 while in Atlanta, the NBA said on Monday after the final tests were processed and results were returned to the league and the teams involved.

NBA: LeBron James, Kevin Durant to captain 'slap in face' All-Star Game in Atlanta

James was the top overall vote-getter from fans with 5,922,554 to pace the Western Conference while Brooklyn forward Durant led the Eastern Conference with 5,567,106.

NBA All-Star Game, skill events to be held on 7 March in Atlanta; will raise $2.5 million for Black colleges, COVID relief

The NBA Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest will be staged before the NBA All-Star Game with the Dunk Contest taking place during halftime.

Social activism, political topics 'unavoidable' but NBA fans understand, says commissioner Adam Silver

Silver told Sports Illustrated in a story released Thursday that the NBA had to take such actions as having messages on the back of player jerseys or "Black Lives Matter" written on the court for all NBA games in the Orlando COVID-19 restart bubble.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Poll of NBA players by union shows desire to resume regular season if safe

The poll conducted by the National Basketball Players Association was informal but gave a clear sense that NBA players would like to not only get to the playoffs but also resume at least some of the regular season

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he doesn't expect any decision on resumption of play before May

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said there will be no decision on ending the league’s coronavirus shutdown until May at the earliest.