NBA approves vote to explore expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA has approved a vote to explore expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, with the potential for new franchises to begin play in the 2028-29 season. The league has been considering expansion to these cities for some time, and the next steps will include a bidding process for potential owners and a vote by the league's governors.
The NBA is considering expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. The league's ownership group has approved a vote to explore adding two new franchises. The NBA has been targeting the 2028-29 season as the inaugural season for the new expansion franchises. Seattle has been without a professional basketball team since 2008, while Las Vegas would become the first city to host all four major North American sports leagues. The league will now engage with interested parties and consider bids from potential owners. The price tag for ownership is expected to be between $7 billion and $10 billion.
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