Summary
The NBA is considering adding two new teams, potentially expanding the league to 32 teams, with Las Vegas and Seattle as the likely locations. To maintain balance across its conferences, the NBA might move either the Memphis Grizzlies or the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference.
Key Facts
- The NBA is exploring the idea of expanding the league to 32 teams.
- Las Vegas and Seattle are the cities being considered for new franchises.
- A vote will be taken at the NBA Board of Governors meetings.
- The plan targets the 2028-29 season for the introduction of the new teams.
- Each new team could involve bids between $7 billion and $10 billion.
- Expanding requires at least 23 of the current 30 NBA governors to approve.
- Adding new teams could lead to shifting existing teams to balance conferences.
- The Memphis Grizzlies or Minnesota Timberwolves might switch conferences to balance the league.
