Tag: Adam Silver

Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Famer as player and coach, dies at 88

Lenny Wilkens (NBA)
November 2025

Wilkens, a nine-time All-Star and 1979 championship coach with Seattle, passed away at 88. A rare three-time Hall inductee (player, coach, Dream Team assistant), he also guided Team USA to 1996 Olympic gold and once held the NBA coaching wins record. The league and coaching fraternity lauded his grace, advocacy, and leadership. Adam Silver emphasised Wilkens’ civic legacy in Seattle and mentorship across generations. Tributes from Doug Christie, Steve Kerr, and Rick Carlisle underscored his profound, enduring influence on the profession.

NBA & FIBA to Launch New 16-Team European Basketball League in Major Global Expansion

NBA, FIBA
March 2025

The NBA and FIBA are joining forces to create a new 16-team European league, aiming to elevate basketball’s presence on the continent and capitalize on growing global interest.
The proposed league will feature 12 permanent clubs and four annual qualifiers, with 40-minute games and a salary cap. Backed by unanimous FIBA board approval, it promises major investment and restructuring to rival EuroLeague’s dominance.

NBA Expansion Talks Heat Up as Boston Celtics Sale Nears Approval

Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner)
28 March

Silver confirmed the league will focus more seriously on expansion after completing the $6.1B Celtics sale.
With Las Vegas and Seattle as frontrunners, expansion hinges on revenue clarity post-Celtics deal and regional broadcast uncertainties. Seattle’s strong fanbase keeps hopes alive despite no set timeline.

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