Adam Silver plans to address 'disheartening' trade requests
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The NBA is seeing increased player and superstar movement unlike any other time in the league’s past. Between shorter contract lengths and superstars forcing their way out of teams, matters have been shifting constantly. Anthony Davis was one star who demanAdam Silver plans to address 'disheartening' trade requests
The NBA is seeing increased player and superstar movement unlike any other time in the league’s past. Between shorter contract lengths and superstars forcing their way out of teams, matters have been shifting constantly. Anthony Davis was one star who demanded a trade during the season, while Paul George asked the Oklahoma City Thunder for a trade just a year after signing a long-term deal with them in free agency. NBA commissioner Adam Silver has seen the trend and calls it “disheartening.” Silver spoke with the media at his annual July press conference in Las Vegas and talked about these matters. Silver also acknowledged that the league has “work to do” to make sure rules about free agency and tampering are followed. Even though free agency was not scheduled to begin until June 30, deals and moves were clearly agreed to well before then. The problem with the process comes up in situations like what’s happening with Marcus Morris, who reportedly reached a deal with the Spurs but reportedly wants to back out Read more