Heat’s Micky Arison unanimously elected chairman of the NBA Board of Governors

Micky Arison has been elected chairman of the NBA Board of Governors

LAS VEGAS

, July 14, 2026 – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced today that Miami Heat Governor Micky Arison has been unanimously elected as the next Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors. Arison will assume the position following the league’s Board of Governors meeting in September 2026.

Arison, who has the second-longest tenure of any current NBA team governor at 31 years, will succeed Toronto Raptors Governor Larry Tanenbaum, who has served as Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors since September 2017.

“I am grateful for Larry’s nearly three decades of stewardship of the Raptors and his commitment to helping guide our league as NBA Board Chairman over the past nine years,” said Silver. “Micky’s long record of service on the Board, his strong relationships with his fellow team owners and his deep understanding of our game and business make him an exceptional choice to assume this important leadership role.”

“The opportunity to serve as Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors for nearly a decade has been a tremendous honour,” said Tanenbaum. “I am thankful to all the team owners and the league office for their collaborative spirit in growing the game on a global basis and I wish Micky great success in his new role as Chairman.”

“I look forward to working closely in this new capacity with Adam, the league office and my fellow team governors to champion our teams and players, ensuring we continue to deliver exciting and unforgettable experiences for our fans,” said Arison.

Under Arison’s leadership, the Heat has won three NBA championships and made seven NBA Finals appearances. Arison was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025. In addition to serving as Managing General Partner of the Heat, Arison is the long-time Chair of the Board of Directors of Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest global cruise company.