The NBA season is underway, and there's a ton of anticipation for what should be an exciting year of basketball. What can fans expect for the present and future of the league?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sat down with Bleacher Report's Howard Beck for an exclusive interview ahead of the 2014-15 season. Watch them discuss gambling, the lottery, the potential for a midseason tournament and more in the video above.

Visit B/R's official YouTube page to see the full interview.