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2026-10-11 · CNBC

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league could introduce ‘smart ball’ technology as soon as next year

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as 2027, potentially transforming how officials make calls on the basketball court. In an interview with CNBC's Contessa Brewer , Silver revealed that the NBA is working with official basketball manufacturer Wilson to develop a ball embedded with a tiny microchip Bluetooth sensor that can track movement, spin and changes in trajectory. "We're experimenting with putting a small chip in the ball that weighs roughly a gram," Silver said. The technology has already been tested in the NBA's G League, Summer League, and some preseason games, where players used basketballs both with and without the chip. Silver said players have been pleased with the results.

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