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1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sets a record

Feb. 03, 2024 18:41 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of sneakers that superstar Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won six NBA championships has fetched $8 million at auction, setting a new record for game-worn sneakers, Sotheby's said. The six Air Jordan shoes — one apiece from the last...

Analysis: Adam Silver earned his new deal to remain as commissioner of the NBA

Jan. 30, 2024 07:19 AM EST

Adam Silver works for the NBA's owners, who have seen their franchise values soar over the last decade. He doesn't work for the players, but they seem to be rather enjoying how their bank accounts are getting stuffed as well. It's a win-win. And that means keeping him...

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver finalizing contract extension, source tells AP

Jan. 27, 2024 23:15 PM EST

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is about to celebrate his 10th anniversary in office. It will not be his last. Silver is finalizing an extension to remain as commissioner of the NBA for several more years, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Saturday night. The person spoke to...