NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the Chinese Communist Party tried pressuring him into firing a general manager who posted a tweet in support of the Hong Kong protesters.
He also said his league has suffered “substantial” losses.
NBA Commissioner Says China Pressured League to Fire Executive Over Hong Kong Tweet
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, speaks onstage during the TIME 100 Health Summit at Pier 17 in New York City on Oct. 17, 2019. Brian Ach/Getty Images for TIME 100 Health Summit
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