Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony has played in games involving the past two major on-court altercations in the NBA, including one 12 years ago, when he played for the Denver Nuggets.
The NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, makers of the mega-popular NBA 2K video game, are partnering to form an esports league centered around the NBA 2K series, officials told ESPN.com.
Commissioner Adam Silver said fans can expect the NBA to play more contests in Mexico and that the league also is exploring the possibility of adding a franchise in Mexico City.
Adam Silver revealed Thursday the NBA will take a look at speeding up the end of games, with a focus on retaining younger fans who "have increasingly short attention spans."
NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA chief Michele Roberts jointly announced a tentative new CBA on Wednesday, one day before the sides faced a deadline for opting out of the current deal.
Carmelo Anthony said he's "skeptical" that a new CBA will be agreed to by Thursday's deadline, noting that the two sides had "something so close" a few weeks ago.
