NBA chief wants to see more global matches - but logistics are a problem

Adam Silver says the NBA would have to amend its season schedules to factor in travel, jet lag and recovery

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Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers were two stars on show at The O2
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NBA commissioner Adam Silver would like to see more regular-season matches played internationally if the league’s logistics can make it work.

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