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- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league could start using a new smart ball by 2027.
- The ball will embed a one-gram Bluetooth chip made by Wilson.
- The chip ball has been tested in the G League, Summer League and preseason.
- Officials could use spin data to verify out-of-bounds touches and shot trajectories, debuting next year.
- A consumer version for players to analyze shooting mechanics may arrive several years later.