Silver backs Memphis, open to Nashville games

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has voiced support for the Memphis Grizzlies remaining in their current city while being open to the possibility of them playing some games annually in Nashville. Silver's comments came in response to LeBron James' recent criticism of Memphis as a location for the team. sportnewz.click

James had suggested the Grizzlies should relocate to Nashville, citing the city's larger size and existing sports infrastructure. However, Silver emphasized that players he talks to enjoy playing in Memphis and dismissed James' opinion as not being dominant throughout the league. The Grizzlies have been based in Memphis since 2001, after relocating from Vancouver.