While NBA television ratings were down significantly early this season, they rebounded in excellent fashion after the trade deadline.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver can see both sides of the Luka Dončić deal. Shortly after the trade was made, Silver defended the Dallas Mavericks, saying he believes the team did what it believed "was in the best interest of the organization."

Appearing on Thursday's episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Silver explained the Mavs "aren't going anywhere" because they are trying to build a new arena in Dallas and there were no "ulterior motives" behind the move to send Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers.