NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension through end of decade: report

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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. 

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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. When Silver expressed support for Morey's free speech, it caused a rift between China and the league.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a press conference before the NBA In-Season Tournament Finals game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Dec. 9, 2023.  (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Less than three months into Silver's tenure as commissioner, he was tasked with a decision regarding Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his racist remarks. Silver banned Sterling from the league for life and fined him over $2.5 million. He also forced Robert Sarver to sell the Phoenix Suns after a similar controversy.

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Silver has made it more difficult for