Silver said “ratings are down a bit” but he pointed to a broader trend that “cable television viewership is down double digits.”

In a chat with the media for the second annual NBA Emirates Cup this week, league Commissioner Adam Silver spoke up on various topics relating to the game, the league, and potential plans for upcoming changes.

The success or failure of the NBA Cup, as a whole, is a matter of debate. It's only two years old. Now isn't the time for sweeping conclusions about things like TV ratings or overall fan support. The NBA is still tinkering with the format.

Despite a slight dip in NBA TV ratings, commissioner Adam Silver isn't concerned, with new plans for the league coming as interest grows.

Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledges that the NBA might have a problem with the volume of 3-point shot attempts, but he isn't ready to move the arc.

Some people are upset that the league-wide 3-point rate, after appearing to peak in 2021-22, has hit a new high this season. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, though, said Tuesday that, while style of play has been a topic of discussion at the league office,

The NBA has heard the complaints about teams launching too many 3-pointers and offenses looking too “cookie cutter” in the modern game, and the league is taking these complaints seriously, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told reporters Tuesday night before the NBA Cup championship in Las Vegas.

Adam Silver addresses NBA ratings decline, attributing it to shifting media trends, while outlining plans for streaming and global expansion.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has a lot on his plate these days, and he made it clear on Tuesday that the league is deeply invested in the direction the game is heading.