Adam Silver We have to finish up the schedule and where LeBron plays will affect the schedule So I would like him to make his announcement alreadyteams are calling us the networks are calling us and everybody wants to lock in the schedule It will influence how we set the schedule

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

Jeff Teague says the NBA scheduled 76ers vs Lakers on Christmas Day so LeBron could be home on Christmas They was like LeBron where you want to play at He called them and said I want to be home for the holidays Bron said I want to be home opening gifts with my kids

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

According to Rich Paul LeBron figured out on where to go but changed his mind at the last second He's taking his time to find the right fit

Rich Paul circles Philadelphia on the famous whiteboard as LeBron announces his decision

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