Adam Silver
Adam Silver is an American lawyer and sports executive who is serving as the fifth and current commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He joined the NBA in 1992 and has held various positions within the league, becoming chief operating officer and deputy commissioner under his predecessor and mentor David Stern in 2006. When Stern retired in 2014, Silver was named commissioner.
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Sep 16, 2026
Lean Left
The NBA commissioner said the league looked at precedent before taking five first-round draft picks from the Clippers for salary cap circumvention.
Liberals have no direct stake, but it is a reminder that accountability and rule of law are themes that play well against a backdrop of Trump-era norm breaking.
Jul 11, 2026
Lean Left
The NBA commissioner oversees the investigation into the Clippers' contract that has stalled the Raptors trade.
Liberals view Silver as a competent regulator ensuring league rules are enforced, though the hold up frustrates fans.