The National Basketball Association is reportedly discussing expansion plans this month that could bring franchises to Seattle and Las Vegas. The new teams could begin playing by 2028, with each franchise valued at over $7 billion.
The National Basketball Association is reportedly weighing expansion opportunities this month, with league officials focusing discussions on bringing professional basketball back to Seattle and establishing a new franchise in Las Vegas, according to reports surfaced Monday.
League governors have been engaged in ongoing conversations about reestablishing a presence in Seattle, the former home of what is now the Oklahoma City Thunder. The SuperSonics played in Seattle for more than four decades, from 1967 until 2008.
Any expansion initiative would require approval from at least 23 of the league’s 30 team governors to move forward.
According to ESPN’s reporting, the potential new teams could take the court as early as 2028, with each franchise carrying an estimated worth exceeding $7 billion.
While Las Vegas hosts various NBA activities, including the league’s popular Summer League tournament, Nevada has never been home to a permanent NBA team.
The league hasn’t added new franchises since 2004, and incorporating two additional teams would likely require conference restructuring. To balance a 32-team format, one current Western Conference squad – with Minnesota, Memphis, and New Orleans being potential candidates – would probably need to shift to the Eastern Conference.
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