[Opinion] Adam Silver Makes Opinion On NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy Clear

Trade Pitch Would Involve Lakers, Cooper Flagg in Blockbuster Deal

After the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, nothing in the NBA can be counted out. That was a historically bad trade for many reasons, and many other teams would never make the same mistake, but trades happen. For a Mavericks team that’s in a position to win, there could be a scenario where making a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers and others, with the top overall pick, makes sense.  In a recent trade idea from ESP…

Adam Silver Makes Opinion On NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy Clear

The 5 Craziest Trades In NBA History (2:14) The NBA Draft's lottery system has been called into question for years at this point. But commissioner Adam Silver believes the Mavs winning the No. 1 pick last month is proof that it's working.Appearing on FOX's "Breakfast Ball" on Wednesday, Silver credited Dallas for not tanking while also shutting down the idea that there was some handshake conspiracy for them to land Cooper Flagg after trading awa…

Adam Silver Shuts Down "Rigged" NBA Draft Lottery Conspiracy Theories With Strong Response

Adam Silver (Photo by Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery took an unexpected turn when the Dallas Mavericks landed the No. 1 overall pick. The Mavs team had just a 1.8% chance to win. The result stunned the basketball world and immediately fueled speculation that the lottery might have been rigged. As the noise grew louder, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stepped in to address the controversy. Appearing on FS1’s Breakfast B…