Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on this year's NBA Finals matchup As far as the markets I understand that there would be concern for how many people would watch But if we're celebrating the game and we're putting game above all then it really shouldn't matter

Adam Silver We discussed ongoing negotiations with the Euro League We believe that NBA Europe would be strengthened by joining forces with the Euro League It doesn't have to happen but I think we would all be better off as a unified front in Europe in terms of the potential investors

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

Stephen Curry baiting TD Garden to alleviate the pressure from Draymond in the 2022 NBA Finals

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

Jason Kidd on if he brings up the 2011 finals to LeBron Nah I would never bring that up He would bring it up That we got lucky And I agreed with him

Paul George jokes about catching the Celtics off guard in their 1st-round loss against the 76ers Joe Mazzulla briefly but seriously considers engaging in catastrophic life-threatening violence