Adam Silver will extend his tenure as NBA commissioner until the end of the decade, according to ESPN and AFP. Thursday marks ten years since Silver took over from David Stern. A possible contract extension is being discussed to keep him at the helm for a few more years. Silver has been at the helm during an era that has been one of significant global and economic growth for the league.

During his tenure, negotiations with NBA club owners have been concluded, and an extension would position Silver for a new and likely record-breaking round of media rights deals, as well as potential expansion. He would once again be at the helm of a key moment in the NBA's growth to unprecedented levels.

Silver, 61, led the league through the Covid-19 pandemic and oversaw the creation of an in-season tournament that began last season. Among his many accomplishments, Silver has positioned the league to take full advantage of evolving communications and gambling laws in the United States without compromising the NBA's integrity.

Silver was the driving force behind the NBA's lifetime ban of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling after his racist comments. That decision set the course for the organisation. 

Another issue or sensitive situation Silver had to deal with as NBA commissioner was overseeing the eventual sale of the Phoenix Suns after reports surfaced of a toxic work environment involving former Suns owner Robert Sarver.

He also managed another issue that arose from strained relations with China after Daryl Morey, then general manager of the Houston Rockets, posted social media messages in support of the 2019 Hong Kong protests. He knew how to calm the waters. He understood the importance of resolving issues to protect the integrity of the NBA.