NBA Board Approves Expansion to 32 Teams Including Las Vegas and Seattle
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- •The NBA Board of Governors voted in favor of expanding the league to 32 teams on March 25, 2026.
- •Las Vegas and Seattle are the two cities identified as candidates for the new NBA franchises.
- •The expansion will increase the total number of NBA teams from 30 to 32.
- •The decision to explore expansion followed a formal proposal process by interested parties in both cities.
- •The NBA has not yet set a final date for when the new teams will begin play.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the NBA finalizes the expansion timeline and grants franchises to Las Vegas and Seattle the league will expand its fan base and revenue streams, while the new cities will benefit economically from increased sports tourism and local investment.
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RUKommersant (RU)Расширение НБА до 32 клубов одобрено советом управляющихCNChannel News AsiaNBA board approves exploration of expansion to Las Vegas and SeattleMEAl Jazeera - AllNBA owners vote to explore Seattle, Las Vegas expansion bidsREGIONALRapplerNBA gets OK to explore Las Vegas, Seattle expansion