The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball. Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue.

The two coaches voiced their concerns about the idea of shortening NBA games to boost television viewership before the Knicks’ 122-112 win over Denver on Wednesday.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver made waves on Wednesday when he said in an interview on the Dan Patrick Show that he was in favor of the league shortening the game from 48 to 40 minutes.

These were my selections Monday, when I was musing about potential All-Star reserve selections in NBA Rewind: The toughest snubs for me in the East were LaMelo Ball, the unhealthy forwards from the Magic and either Nikola Vučević or Jarrett Allen for a frontcourt spot.

This past Wednesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed that he likes the idea of shortening basketball matches to 40 minutes, which would mean each quarter would last 10 minutes, and not 12 as it is tradition. “As we get more involved in global basketball, the NBA is the only league that plays 48 minutes.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver proposes shortening games by reducing quarters to enhance global appeal and TV audience engagement.

During an appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Wednesday, Silver opened up about one "wild" idea he's "a fan" of: shortening each quarter to align with FIBA (International Basketball Federation) and the Olympics.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver during an appearance on the 'Dan Patrick Show' said he is a 'fan of four 10-minute quarters' as the league continues to get more involved in global expansion.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver during an appearance on the 'Dan Patrick Show' said he is a 'fan of four 10-minute quarters' as the league continues to get more involved in global expansion.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver went on the “Dan Patrick Show” and floated an idea to shorten games from 48 minutes of playtime to 40 minutes. The creativity is a good sign for the longevity of the league.

During a recent appearance on the Dan Patrick show, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that one rule change he was in favour of was moving NBA games to 40 minutes, in line with FIBA regulations, down from their current 48-minute runtime.