# Adam Silver addresses the media: Clippers, expansion, Portland! (Episode 1482 Hour 1)

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Podcast: [Le Batard & Friends Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/le-batard-friends-network-83210)
Published: 2026-09-16T13:46:00+00:00
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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘bridging’ as in Adam Silver as in the NBA as in the Clippers as in Pablo Torre. Silver met with the media yesterday in New York City and was asked a few interesting questions. On the Clippers, on expansion, and on the Portland Trail Blazers. (21:31) Let’s talk about Portland. Is the team staying there? Is Tom Dundon taking the team and skipping town? (25:20) The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central for the 4th straight year. Unbelievable achievement. (31:20) Review: Obsession. (34:45) NPPOD. (41:50) Gambling is a major thing. Every league is in on it. But the hate online has grown to alarming levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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