# NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Clarifies LeBron James' Helicopter Deal

> NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirms LeBron James' helicopter deal with Fanatics is rule-compliant.
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/nba-commissioner-adam-silver-breaks-silence-on-lebron-james-helicopter-deal-12596032
- Author: Matt Audilet
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lebron james, nba, fanatics, helicopter deal, philadelphia 76ers, adam silver, nba commissioner
## LeBron James' Helicopter Deal
LeBron James signed a two-year veteran-minimum deal with the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason.
## Commissioner Silver's Statement
Adam Silver says the deal is completely within NBA rules as Fanatics supply a helicopter to James without team involvement.

> He has a deal with fanatics. It's perfectly appropriate if part of his deal is they're gonna supply a helicopter to him as long as it's just a deal between the fanatics and lebron and no team is involved, there's no rules issue there whatsoever
## Upcoming Game
James and the 76ers begin their 2026-27 season against the New York Knicks on Opening Day at 7 p.m. ET.
## Key takeaway

NBA commissioner Adam Silver states LeBron James' helicopter deal with Fanatics is within league rules.