Adam Silver on players speaking out: "I think its critically important... its part of my role to ensure that players feel safe frankly, and comfortable speaking out on issues important to them. I don't push them to do it, I think players should talk about

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

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

Adam Silver on new ASG format The players have embraced it I think the guys get it It's helpful just to mix things up once in a while I do get a kick that some of the players that haven't taken it as seriously in the past are saying I really love the east vs west format I was like alright

Jaylen Brown Continue to speak out theres a lot of stuff going on in the world beyond basketball dont be afraid

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

Udonis Haslem on Durant's ASG comments It's accountability on everybody between the young guys old guys Europeans Americans everybody Take a step up Just do a little better We're not asking you guys to go out there and go full throttle and get hurt Just give the fans what they deserve