Anthony Davis blockbuster trade has sent shockwaves across the NBA, altering the future of both the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks. Even with the dust still settling, the move continues to fuel speculation—particularly regarding the league’s role behind the scenes.

So said the NBA commissioner during his news conference Saturday from the NBA's All-Star Weekend in San Francisco. Silver, not surprisingly, was asked early about the trade of Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers that remains a stunner two weeks after it was consummated.

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On Saturday during his annual news conference for All-Star weekend, Silver defended the Mavericks for the trade they made.

The NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 16, is generating even more buzz this year, thanks to a shocking trade that has sent ripples throughout the basketball

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the media during All-Star Media Day and revealed he was shocked to hear the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic via t

The entire basketball world fell into a state of shock when the news broke that the Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić. It was almost as if time stood still when this trade was announced.

Adam Silver touches on the Luka-AD blockbuster trade, the state of the game and the ever-changing NBA audience.

The Dallas Mavericks’s decision to trade Luka Dončić rocked the basketball world. Fans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) have since struggled to make sense of the move: Mavericks General Manager (GM) Nico Harrison traded Dončić—a 25-year old superstar,

SAN FRANCISCO — As NBA commissioner Adam Silver hosted his annual press availability Saturday from the All-Star Game, addressing the league's most pressing topics, the first query he faced was about The Trade.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver weighed in on the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, sharing his thoughts during a media session at NBA All-Star Weekend.