Summary
The NBA's Board of Governors voted to look into adding new teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. The decision allows the NBA to start working on possible expansion plans, but it doesn't guarantee new teams yet.
Key Facts
- The NBA Board of Governors voted to explore new team bids in Seattle and Las Vegas.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated the vote shows interest in expanding to these cities.
- This vote allows the league to formally consider adding new teams, but it's not a final decision.
- Each potential new team could cost between $7 billion and $10 billion.
- Seattle previously lost the SuperSonics in 2008 when the team moved to Oklahoma City.
- Las Vegas has no NBA team but hosts NFL and NHL teams and will soon have an MLB team.
- If plans proceed, new teams may start playing by the 2028-29 season.
- The expansion would likely include shifting some teams between conferences.
