As ESPN grapples with internal turmoil that threatens to overshadow its NBA Finals coverage, Adam Silver gave a clear endorsement of embattled reporter Rachel Nichols. Speaking at a news ...

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) October 9, 2019 “Players got the chance to ask Adam Silver directly today,” Nichols said.

The game took place despite a condition from the Chinese government that Lakers and Nets players, along with NBA commissioner Adam Silver, be barred from speaking to the media.

"There were obviously those who thought we shouldn't play without fans, thought we shouldn't play in the bubble, thought we shouldn't be playing in a very serious way because of the social justice ...