Adam Silver said the league is satisfied with where we are in terms of playoff seeding and is discussing a possibility of an play-in game for the playoffs.

Adam Silver previews Live Mode at the 2026 NBA All-Star Technology Summit via NBA

Adam Silver Its not what the fans want although my caveat is and teams are in a difficult place because many of you have written the worst place to be is a middle of the road team and either be great or be bad because that will help you with the draft

Bill Simmons questions whether Adam Silver is right person to lead NBA

Adam Silver on tanking Are we seeing behavior that is worse this year than we've seen in recent memory Yes is my view

Bill Simmons on Adam Silver This is the most important decision of his career

Steve Kerr We need to play fewer games We need to take 10 games off the schedule The modern game with the pace and the space I think it would be a more competitive and healthier league if we played fewer games