Before the trade became official, a few fans wondered whether NBA commissioner Adam Silver could step in and keep the move from going through. Although Silver didn’t immediately acknowledge if he was talking about the Doncic trade, he did address the hypothetical of a veto Wednesday on Barstool’s “Pardon My Take.”

After the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers at last week's NBA trade deadline, there was an overwhelming thought from fans that commissioner Adam Silver should have stepped in and vetoed the deal.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver clarified he has no authority to veto trades, referencing controversy around Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers. Silver el

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The NBA seems to have its sights set on major players in Europe, but one team has already "locked up the market" in the France capital.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said that he could not have vetoed the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade based on merit during a recent appearance on Barstool Sports "Pardon My Take."