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Adam Silver addresses high NBA Finals ticket prices ahead of Game 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:06 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Adam Silver addresses high NBA Finals ticket prices ahead of Game 3

Summary

NBA commissioner Adam Silver responded to the exorbitant ticket prices for the NBA Finals, which sees the New York Knicks leading the San Antonio Spurs 2-0. Fans looking to attend Game 3 in New York City face steep prices, with the cheapest tickets listed around $8,000 and Game 4 tickets exceeding $11,000. Silver expressed frustration that many people cannot afford to attend these games but acknowledged that ticket prices are dictated by market demand. As the series shifts to Madison Square Garden, attendance remains largely out of reach for average fans.

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Status Watch

•Knicks lead the NBA Finals series 2-0 against the Spurs.
•Game 3 tickets are listed for around $8,000; Game 4 over $11,000.
•Silver admitted it's frustrating for fans priced out of games.
•Next games are critical for Knicks to win their first championship since 1973.

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10:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Markets are markets’: Adam Silver reacts to NBA Finals ticket prices

What they're saying

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New York Knicks fans are obviously excited to have their team return to New York City with a chance to close out the NBA Finals on their home court. The only problem is that the average New Yorker won’t be able to watch it in person. While NBA commissioner Adam Silver isn’t necessarily happy about…
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