Sport|BasketballNBA owners vote to explore Seattle, Las Vegas expansion bidsAll 30 owners voted in favour of exploring the two city bids, according to ESPN, with the 2028-29 season the entry point.
On Wed, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Board of Governors voted to explore bids for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle. This decision reflects the Board's interest in assessing these markets for their historical support of NBA…
On Wed, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Board of Governors voted to explore bids for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle. This decision reflects the Board's interest in assessing these markets for their historical support of NBA basketball.
The vote permits the league to formally explore expansion opportunities, although it does not guarantee that Seattle and Las Vegas will receive teams. Bids for these expansion teams are anticipated to range from $7 billion to $10 billion per team.
Seattle previously lost its NBA team, the SuperSonics, in 2008 when the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City due to an unsuccessful arena deal. Las Vegas, which has never hosted an NBA team, is developing as a significant sports market, currently home to NFL and NHL franchises, and is expected to host Major League Baseball's Athletics in the near future.
On Wed, the National Basketball Association (NBA) Board of Governors voted to explore bids for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle.
If the league proceeds with the expansion, the new teams are expected to commence play before the 2028-29 season. This would be the NBA's most substantial expansion since the Charlotte Bobcats joined the league in 2004.
It is anticipated that both new franchises will join the Western Conference. To maintain conference balance with 16 teams each, there is an expectation that either the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Memphis Grizzlies will transition to the Eastern Conference.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
