Marc Stein about the level lack of communication with Patrick Dumont in comparison to the time with Mark Cuban Does Patrick Dumont have the blanket sign off 'Yes' whatever Nico says approach I think it is safe to say that is no longer the case

Adam Silver answers Pablo Torre's question regarding the growing concern that wealthy individuals and entities are using the approval of the NBA to purchase credibility in the eyes of the public meaning fans and whether he plans on changing anything about the due diligence process

Orange Man called out the Mavs for trading Luka Doncic I must tell you I don't understand the trade That trade is not good What do I know about basketball Was it Luka Maybe we can redo that trade I redo deals all the time

POTUS On the Luka Doncic trade I must tell you I don't understand the trade That trade is not good What do I know about basketball Was it Luka Maybe we can redo that trade I redo deals all the time

Adam Silver I think that in terms of Steve's Ballmer statement I'd say putting aside the precise words he chose to use Most importantly he indicated a willingness to accept the league's decision in this case and the accompanying sanctions so that's initially what I was most focused on

Pablo Torre On Ballmers apology He is not admitting to wrongdoing that has been investigated and proven on our show and by the NBA And that is notable Its because the question of his own admission of guilt is at the heart of what the DOJ is looking into It is key to what the SEC is probing

Zach Lowe Adam should we understand that the Clippers punishment is final or is it still open to some sort of renegotiation in the vein of the Timberwolves with Joe Smith Adam Silver The discipline is final