Smith is on the record saying that he believes if this new format doesn’t work, Silver will cancel NBA All-Star Weekend. I know many will find that to be hyperbolic. But in a vacuum, I don’t think that’s a crazy supposition.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league expansion is likely at some point, but suggested he’s in no rush. Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show this week, Silver reiterated what’s been hinted at for years: the NBA is inching closer to growing beyond its current 30 teams.

The lack of real on-court NBA Finals logo decals have been a huge discussion point during this championship series, and the league's head honcho has explained his take on the issue. NBA commissioner Adam Silver explained ahead of Wednesday night's Game 3 in Indianapolis that the on-court decals actually went away "a decade ago" for player slipping concerns.