Adam Silver’s NBA Expansion Update
July 16, 2026
Everything Adam Silver Said About Expansion, Salary Cap, More at NBA Summer League
During his 2026 NBA Summer League press conference, Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the league is on track to make a definitive decision regarding expansion by the end of the year, with multiple serious groups finalizing plans to bid for potential teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. Silver also addressed the impact of the league's strict "second apron" luxury tax system, stating that it is working as intended to cultivate widespread competition and parity across the league. Additionally, he revealed that the NBA has received substantial interest from several European cities and is currently finalizing bids for a potential initial group of international locations.
Bleacher Report
Charlotte FC ends permanent seat licenses after being only MLS team to issue them
Charlotte FC has announced that it will immediately stop selling permanent seat licenses (PSLs), ending its status as the only Major League Soccer franchise to use the upfront fee system. In response to the change, the club is offering its roughly 15,000 existing PSL owners a 100% account credit that will be split over their season ticket purchases for the next two seasons. Fans and local supporters have widely welcomed the decision, hoping the removal of the widely unpopular fees will help reverse a recent decline in average home match attendance.
WBTV
ESPN nets record viewers for ladies final in second most-watched Wimbledon
ESPN achieved a record-breaking audience for its Wimbledon coverage, driven by the ladies' singles final where Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova to average an all-time high of 1.9 million viewers. The men's final, which saw Jannik Sinner secure his second consecutive title against Alexander Zverev, brought in an additional 2.4 million average viewers despite experiencing a 16% decline compared to the previous year. Overall, the two-week tournament experienced an 18% year-over-year viewership surge across all ESPN networks, concluding as the broadcaster's second most-watched Wimbledon in history.
Sportcal
Celebrini on cover of EA Sports NHL 27, Sharks center youngest to receive honor
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini has been revealed as the cover athlete for EA Sports NHL 27, making the 20-year-old the youngest player to ever receive the honor. The milestone crowns an exceptional year for the 2024 No. 1 draft pick, who recently led Canada to a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics and was named the IIHF Male Player of the Year. In addition to setting a franchise record with 115 points last season, Celebrini has also been nominated for two 2026 ESPY Awards, including Best NHL Player and Best Breakthrough Athlete.
NHL
Audi Field proposed for $620m expansion
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has introduced legislation for a proposed $620 million expansion of Audi Field, the home venue for D.C. United and the Washington Spirit. The project aims to add a climate-controlled roof and approximately 8,000 seats to increase overall capacity to 28,000, which is expected to allow the stadium to host roughly 100 more events annually. While the District would contribute $300 million toward the expansion, the early-stage proposal would also require D.C. United to build 467 new housing units, including designated affordable and senior housing.
The Stadium Business
Adam Silver pushed for Alyssa Thomas suspension
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert initially had no plans to suspend Alyssa Thomas for a dangerous foul on Caitlin Clark until NBA Commissioner Adam Silver intervened and urged her to take action. Following Silver's persuasion, Engelbert reversed course, issuing a Flagrant 2 penalty, a $1,000 fine, and a one-game suspension to Thomas. This internal friction has led league insiders to believe that Engelbert is likely serving in her final season as the WNBA's commissioner.
Yahoo Sports
Heat’s Micky Arison unanimously elected Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors
Miami Heat Governor Micky Arison has been unanimously elected as the next Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors, succeeding Toronto Raptors Governor Larry Tanenbaum who has held the role since 2017. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the decision on July 14, 2026, noting that Arison will officially assume the leadership position following the league's board meeting in September 2026. Arison, a Hall of Fame inductee with 31 years of team governorship, expressed his enthusiasm to work alongside Silver and fellow team owners to continue growing the game globally.
NBA
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College Football Playoff schedule: Dates, locations for quarterfinals and semifinals through 2031
The College Football Playoff has officially announced its game dates and rotating bowl sites for the quarterfinal and semifinal matchups extending through the 2031-32 season. Notable scheduling adjustments include moving the first 2026 quarterfinal to December 30 to avoid conflicting with Thursday night NFL broadcasts, alongside maintaining a two-week gap between playoff rounds for select years. Additionally, the Rose Bowl will protect its traditional January 1 timeslot by opting out of hosting semifinal games over the next six seasons, while the upcoming National Championship locations have been finalized for Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Tampa.
CBS Sports
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