The NBA’s increasingly uncomfortable relationship with gambling has reached another troubling milestone. Just days after the league announced partnerships with prediction market giants Kalshi and Polymarket, the Philadelphia 76ers have …
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The NBA’s Partnership With Kalshi And Polymarket Is A Shameful Gamble With The Sport’s Integrity
by Nel Elrewby Nel ElrewThe NBA has spent years insisting that protecting the integrity of basketball is its highest priority. On Monday, the league announced another major step into the rapidly expanding world of …
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Trail Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Reportedly Furious Over $1 Billion Relocation Price Tag
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe future of the Portland Trail Blazers has become increasingly uncertain as negotiations between new owner Tom Dundon and local officials over the franchise’s long-term commitment to the city have …
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Mat Ishbia Working With Adam Silver On Major Changes For 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend
by Len Werleby Len WerlePhoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants the 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend to feel noticeably different, and he says he is working directly with commissioner Adam Silver to make that happen. …
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NBA And Major Sportsbooks Tighten Betting Markets After Recent Gambling Scandals
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA is moving to further limit high-risk wagering markets, with the league and several prominent sportsbooks agreeing to ban or restrict a new group of bets ahead of the …
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Seattle No Longer Viewed As Expansion Lock As Mexico City Re-Emerges In NBA Discussions
Seattle’s long-awaited return to the NBA may no longer be as straightforward as it once appeared. According to ESPN, commissioner Adam Silver left owners with the impression at last month’s …
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NBA Could Introduce “Smart Ball” Technology As Soon As 2027
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe basketball itself could soon become part of the NBA’s officiating technology. Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is experimenting with a “smart ball” containing a tiny sensor that weighs …
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Adam Silver Confident NBA Europe Will Reach Deal With EuroLeague Despite Rejected Proposal
by Len Werleby Len WerleAdam Silver is not backing away from the NBA’s European ambitions, and despite the latest resistance from EuroLeague clubs, the commissioner remains convinced the two sides will eventually find common …
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NBA Pushes Back On Second-Apron Criticism, Says Player Salaries Are Up Nearly $1.3 Billion
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA is pushing back strongly against the idea that the second apron has damaged earning opportunities for the league’s middle- and lower-salaried players. In a statement released by NBA …
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EuroLeague Clubs Push Back On NBA Proposal As Europe Talks Hit Resistance
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA’s attempt to build a closer relationship with the EuroLeague has run into significant resistance, with virtually all shareholder clubs reportedly rejecting the league’s current proposal in its present …
