SAN ANTONIO — One week out from a pivotal election that will shape the next steps of the San Antonio Spurs' downtown arena dreams, early voters continue to weigh in at the ballot box, and proponents and opponents are working to make sure their messages are being heard.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver could be keeping a close eye on the election result.

In Sports Illustrated's recent interview with Silver published Oct. 20, the commissioner was asked about teams with "arena issues" in the context of possible franchise relocation. Though the question was framed around teams whose leases expire before 2030 – that doesn't include the Spurs, whose lease at Frost Bank Center runs through the 2031-2032 season – Silver's answer could prove relevant, depending on how the election shakes out.

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