Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League’s owners approve expansion exploration

Associated Press (AP) Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By TIM REYNOLDSMarch 25, 2026 at 04:53 PM

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The NBA's Board of Governors approved a plan to explore potential expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle. This decision allows NBA officials to formally evaluate these two cities as prospective locations for new franchises. The league has hired PJT Partners as a strategic advisor to assess markets, ownership groups, arena infrastructure, and economic implications. While expansion is not yet guaranteed, this vote signifies a significant step towards bringing NBA teams to Seattle and Las Vegas, both of which have demonstrated strong support for basketball. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will hold a news conference to discuss the next steps in the evaluation process.

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It’s a basketball city, basketball culture, so it’s mandatory I think that they get it back over there.

quote — Dejounte Murray100% confidence

Investment bank PJT Partners has been brought on as a strategic adviser.

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Today’s vote reflects our Board’s interest in exploring potential expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle.

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NBA officials will formally explore potential team expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle.

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Las Vegas and Seattle have long been thought of as the front-runners to land franchises.

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New Orleans 30% Gary Payton 40% Ray Allen 40% Shawn Kemp 40% Kevin Durant 40% Paolo Banchero 50% PJT Partners 50% Dejounte Murray 60% Las Vegas ×590% Seattle ×690% Adam Silver ×290% NBA ×7100%

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