Adam Silver finally spoke out on the Luka Dončić trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers and his role in the events that followed. Silver is the NBA commissioner and the face of the league when it comes to upper management and ownership.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver can see both sides of the Luka Dončić deal. Shortly after the trade was made, Silver defended the Dallas Mavericks, saying he believes the team did what it believed "was in the best interest of the organization."

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and CEO Rick Welts spoke to select members of the media behind closed doors on Tuesday, just a day before the Mavericks’ Play-in Tournament game on the road against the Sacramento Kings.