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Adam Silver Says Tanking Is Worse This Season; NBA Fines Jazz and Pacers

Adam Silver
February 2026

Silver said tanking behaviour is worse than recent memory, with the league fining Utah and Indiana for violating integrity and player participation standards, and warning further penalties could include draft-pick forfeiture. Utah was fined $500,000 for “conduct detrimental” linked to late-game benchings, while Indiana was fined $100,000 after an independent physician found held-out starters could have played under policy standards. Silver said the league will reconsider lottery and draft incentives because the system rewards losing.

Chris Paul Announces Retirement; Raptors Expected to Waive Him

Chris Paul
February 2026

He confirmed he is stepping away after 21 seasons. He was traded to Toronto at the deadline in a deal that did not require reporting, and multiple reports say the Raptors will waive him. The retirement frames a shift toward family and life after playing, with league leadership highlighting his on-court résumé and union leadership. The trade-waive path effectively closed any late-season title chase with another team.

Sengun Replaces Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for All-Star 2026

Alperen Şengün
January 2026

Alperen Şengün was named as the replacement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 75th NBA All-Star Game after Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out with an abdominal strain. Şengün earned his second straight All-Star selection while averaging roughly 21 points, 9 rebounds and over 6 assists, helping Houston to a top-four West record. The event uses a three-team format with Team World facing two USA teams in a short round-robin tournament at Intuit Dome.

Darko Rajakovic Named Head Coach of Team World for 2026 All-Star

Darko Rajaković
January 2026

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Rajakovic as Team World head coach for the 2026 All-Star Game. Bickerstaff and Johnson will coach the two U.S. player teams in the three-team format. Rajakovic earned the nod while guiding Toronto to a strong record (30-21 cited). The event will be held at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and aired on NBC and Peacock.

Morant Could Return in London as Grizzlies Dismiss Trade Noise

Ja Morant
January 2026

Iisalo said there is a good chance Morant plays against Orlando in London after practicing fully, while the team downplayed ongoing trade speculation and focused on results. Morant’s availability hinges on how his calf responds overnight, with Memphis aiming to stabilise after poor form; Orlando came in boosted by Franz Wagner’s return from a high ankle sprain and the lift of playing in Europe.

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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