The Indiana Pacers are in Paris to take on the San Antonio Spurs and their French-born superstar Victor Wembanyama on Thursday. The Pacers arrived Monday morning and will be there through Saturday's game and don't have another game in the U.S. until Wednesday at home against the Pistons.

The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball. Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue.

Ahead of the NBA Paris Game, commissioner Adam Silver hinted at the possibility of league expansion to Europe in the form of its own league.

Speaking in Paris, Silver said he thought some of the NBA's injury problems were caused by "repetition," and kids should play more sports.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the league still has serious interest in a separate European basketball league.

The game is scheduled to start at noon EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

After commissioner Adam Silver talked about the possibility of an NBA Europe league on Thursday, Wemby shined with 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocks in a Spurs rout.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement on the 5-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing: “Kobe Bryant continues to serve as an inspiration to aspiring and current NBA and WNBA players, young athletes playing at all levels and those who are motivated solely by his relentless pursuit of excellence.

With a packed schedule around Paris, the Spurs star returned to France to put on a show during the NBA Paris Games.

The game is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

Paris • The NBA’s trip to Paris this week celebrated and capitalized on French sensation and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama’s heritage and rising stardom.