NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league is suffering "fairly dramatic consequences" economically from Daryl Morey's tweet, which supported Hong Kong protestors (who are trying to maintain and expands their freedoms) and angered many in China. Silver also said the Rockets general manager won't face punishment from the league. ESPN: NBA commissioner Adam Silver held a tense meeting with players from the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers last week when he arrived in Shanghai, sources told ESPN's Rachel Nichols.