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 on schedule and LeBron

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

Pat Riley on LeBron James free agency To be transparent about it weve had discussions over a week ago maybe a week before that about it But right now I think were like everybody else Just waiting to see what he does

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