Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Adam Silver is reportedly finalizing a deal that will keep him as NBA commissioner through 2029.
The news comes just a few days shy of the 10th anniversary of Silver succeeding David Stern Feb. 1, 2014. The 61-year-old launched the Play-In Tournament for the NBA playoffs in 2020 during the COVID-shortened season, and it's remained in place. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference before the Atlanta Hawks' game against the Orlando Magic Nov.
9, 2023, at Arena Ciudad de Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. (David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) Silver also established the In-Season Tournament, which was a success and will remain in place next season.
But Silver's reign has not been all positive. He found himself in hot water in 2019 when executive Daryl Morey supported protests in China.