Mastodawn

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, with NBC Los Angeles reporting that his death is being investigated as a possible overdose. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/05/13/basketball/nba/brandon-clarke-death-grizzlies/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #basketball #nba #brandonclarke #memphisgrizzlies #adamsilver

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29

NBC Los Angeles reported that Clarke's death is being investigated as a possible overdose.

The Japan Times

NewsletterTF May 1

NBA Draft Lottery Poised for Major Overhaul in Anti-Tanking Push

NBA is changing draft lottery rules to stop teams from losing on purpose. More teams will be in the lottery with flatter odds starting next season.

#NBADraftLottery, #NBATanking, #AdamSilver, #BasketballNews, #NBAChanges

https://newsletter.tf/nba-draft-lottery-changes-to-stop-tanking/

NewsletterTF May 1

The NBA is changing its draft lottery system to make it harder for teams to lose on purpose. This is a big change from how it worked before.

#NBADraftLottery, #NBATanking, #AdamSilver, #BasketballNews, #NBAChanges
https://newsletter.tf/nba-draft-lottery-changes-to-stop-tanking/

NBA Draft Lottery Changes To Stop Teams Losing On Purpose

NBA is changing draft lottery rules to stop teams from losing on purpose. More teams will be in the lottery with flatter odds starting next season.

NewsletterTF

Defector | The last good website. [Unofficial]Apr 30

The NBA’s Lottery Reform Proposal Will Change, But Not Eliminate, Tanking

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://defector.com/the-nbas-lottery-reform-proposal-will-change-but-not-eliminate-tanking

The Hollywood Reporter Apr 14

Rihanna to Receive Edison Achievement Award for “Reshaping the World Through Innovation”
#Lifestyle #LifestyleNews #Adamsilver #Rihanna

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/rihanna-edison-achievement-awards-innovation-business-1236563835/

Rihanna to Receive Edison Achievement Award for “Reshaping the World Through Innovation”

The Edison Achievement Awards ceremony will take place in Fort Myers, Florida on April 16. However, Rihanna won’t be making the trek as she is confirmed to accept virtually.

The Hollywood Reporter

Defector | The last good website. [Unofficial]Mar 17

The NBA’s Expansion Gambit Is About Getting Bigger, Not Better

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://defector.com/the-nbas-expansion-gambit-is-about-getting-bigger-not-better

Steve's Place Mar 15

The commish was in Portland on a mission: to help ensure that the aging Moda Center is upgraded or replaced.

https://apnews.com/article/trail-blazers-moda-center-adam-silver-43c3816cf8d113f95815544b91bce66a

#TrailBlazers #NBA #WNBA #AdamSilver #Portland

NBA Commissioner Silver visits Portland with hopes of arena renovations

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver attended the Portland Trail Blazers’ game against the Utah Jazz following the Oregon Legislature’s approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center. State lawmakers passed the measure last week that gives the state joint ownership of the Moda Center with the city and provides a mechanism to secure $365 million for renovation of the 30-year-old building. The legislative effort comes amid the sale of the Blazers by Paul Allen’s estate to a group led by Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.

AP News

The Japan Times Mar 10

The NBA has canceled the Atlanta Hawks' collaboration with Magic City, a local strip club, ending what would have been a first-of-its-kind promotional night in professional basketball. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/10/basketball/nba/hawks-magic-city-night-cancelled/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #basketball #nba #atlantahawks #adamsilver