Adam Silver forced to address competitiveness, Clippers, more crises amid commissioner's most challenging year
CBS Sports
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John Gonzalez
February 15, 2026
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Adam Silver, the NBA Commissioner, is navigating his most challenging year as he addresses a series of pressing issues facing the league. During his press conference at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Silver discussed topics ranging from tanking (deliberate losses by teams to secure higher draft picks) to an investigation into alleged cap circumvention by the Clippers and concerns over player involvement in sports betting platforms like Kalshi.
Tanking has become a significant problem, with Silver acknowledging that it creates a "know it when you see it" situation, making disciplinary measures subjective. The NBA has fined teams for tanking this season and plans to
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/15/2026