Commissioner Adam Silver, at finals, says NBA continues to move toward league in Europe

The NBA’s hopes of starting a new independent league in Europe by the end of 2027 are on schedule, Commissioner Adam Silver said before the start of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. That plan — a joint effort involving the NBA and FIBA, the sport’s global governing body — has been in the works for years, but is nearing a launch at a particularly exciting time for the game in Europe with the burgeoning superstardom of San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama. The unanimous Defensive Player of the Year this season has led the Spurs to the finals, and even 2:30 a.m.Read More