NBA commissioner turns down NFL job

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he is happy with his job and not considering a move to the NFL.

An ESPN report says several NFL owners have been trying to persuade Silver to run their league for a few years, according to sources close to the situation.

"I'll just say I have not given it any thought," Silver said.

This Nov. 1, 2018 file photo shows, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announcing that the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the 2022 NBA All Star game in Cleveland. [Photo: AP/Tony Dejak]

Another ESPN report from August 2017 also said that Silver showed no interest in switching to a job in the NFL.

The NBA commissioner just opened the annual All-Star Technology Summit by touting the "smart jersey of the future."

Silver has been NBA commissioner since taking over from David Stern in February 2014. He signed a 5-year extension with the NBA that runs through the 2023/24 season.

NBA's league revenue expanded from $4.8 billion to a projected $9.1 billion during Silver's tenure.

Roger Goodell officially took office as NFL commissioner in 2006 and signed a 5-year extension in 2017.