Adam Silver Briefly Touches on Expansion, Tanking, 65-Game Requirement and Trail Blazers
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently addressed four high-profile subjects that have been circulating around the league: potential expansion, measures to discourage tanking, the new 65-game eligibility rule for season awards, and the future of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Silver, speaking in a media session, confirmed that expansion remains on the league’s long-term agenda, though no formal timetable has been set. He also reiterated the NBA’s commitment to curbing deliberate losing, noting that competitive balance is essential to maintaining fan interest.
The commissioner further highlighted the 65-game minimum now required for players to qualify for major individual honors, saying the rule is designed to encourage consistent participation throughout the regular season.
Regarding the Trail Blazers, Silver stated that the league values Portland’s market and history, adding that the franchise’s future in the city continues to be viewed positively by the NBA’s leadership.
Source: Hoops Wire
