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SILVER

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic had a season-high 73 points in a single game. Scoring has risen across the NBA, but the league's commissioner, Adam Silver, says he isn't concerned.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 18, 2024
NBA season's scoring surge doesn't worry Adam Silver
Speaking Saturday to reporters on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game, Silver said scoring was only about one point per game higher than last season.
The Bulls' court is painted red for their NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Nets at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 3.
BASKETBALL
Dec 4, 2023
New in-season tournament delivering early returns for NBA
The NBA In-season Tournament was established to add spice to the early part of the season.
The floor is painted red for the NBA In-Season Tournament game between the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 3.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 3, 2023
The NBA’s new in-season cup is bringing in viewers
Modeled after cup competitions in European football, the tourney is meant to add some spice to a sometimes bland stretch of the NBA calendar.
Shohei Ohtani led the American League with 44 home runs in 2023.
BASEBALL
Nov 10, 2023
Shohei Ohtani captures second Silver Slugger award
He previously won the award as the AL's top DH in 2021, when he also won his first AL MVP award.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 11, 2023
Adam Silver determined to keep individuals in control of NBA franchises
Per the NBA's investment rules, the controlling owner of an NBA franchise must own at least 15% of the franchise.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2023
Advances in solar panel technology set to squeeze silver supply
The precious metal, in paste form, provides a conductive layer on the front and the back of silicon solar cells, and newer cells may need up to twice as much per watt of power generated.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 19, 2023
Adam Silver disagrees with premise that 'superstars should play more'
The NBA's commissioner said the league and and players association are having 'ongoing conversations' about load management and the decision to rest All-Stars during the season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 25, 2022
Adam Silver stands by NBA’s anti-tanking improvements
The league's current system will be put to the test this year, with red-hot French prospect Victor Wembanyama expected to be the grand prize of the 2023 NBA draft.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 18, 2022
NBA's Adam Silver says getting Brittney Griner home 'No. 1 priority'
The U.S. State Department has said that the seven-time WNBA All-Star was wrongfully detained amid dire diplomatic relations between Washington and Moscow.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 10, 2021
Can Reddit's silver 'apes' beat the market?
Inspired by Reddit forum WallStreetBets, members of a 122,000-strong community hope to corner the silver market and bring down what they say is an unjust banking system.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 2, 2021
All Blacks players fret over team's fate if Silver Lake buys in
A move by the U.S. private equity firm to purchase a stake of New Zealand Rugby's commercial operations has drawn criticism.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 29, 2021
New Zealand's unions approve U.S. firm's acquisition of stake in All Blacks
The deal still needs to be approved by the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association (NZRPA), which has expressed reservations.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 17, 2019
Veteran big man David Simon lighting it up for Kyoto
Two weeks is a small sample size, but it provides some clues about the potential of players and teams since the new season tipped off on Oct. 3.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 8, 2019
NBA head acknowledges growing crisis over team official's Hong Kong tweet
The escalating heated reaction to Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey's since-deleted tweet supporting Hong Kong protesters over China over the weekend brought China's state-controlled media into the geopolitical row.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 8, 2019
Silver sees success for Hachimura
Rui Hachimura has an opportunity to be "incredibly successful" in the pros if he commits to his craft and manages to navigate the challenges of life as a player in the world's best basketball league, says NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 7, 2019
NBA boss Adam Silver addresses China tweet controversy in Tokyo
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that his organization backs embattled Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey's right to speak his mind on the Hong Kong protest issue, without endorsing what he said.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 13, 2019
Summer League players help boost NBA abroad
After an NBA Board of Governors meeting earlier this week, commissioner Adam Silver addressed the media, and that gathering in New York included an assessment of the rise in Japanese players during the ongoing NBA Summer League.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Dec 16, 2017
Why do some old men age disgracefully?
It's a universal belief that life is unfair, though there are many ways in which people manifest this belief. Some withdraw from the world, while others engage with it in an attempt to correct imbalances. Sometimes this engagement takes the form of anger.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 18, 2017
Dikembe Mutombo spreads positive message as Special Olympics ambassador
As a player, Dikembe Mutombo made a big difference for his teams with his signature shot-blocking skills.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 12, 2017
Suzuki's ball distribution making difference for NeoPhoenix
Early in his pro career, Tatsuya Suzuki displayed a flair for making the right pass at the right time.

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