NBA Explores Expansion with Focus on Seattle and Las Vegas

Commissioner Adam Silver reiterates no formal timeline but highlights financial and media challenges in ongoing discussions.

The NBA remains in the exploratory phase of expansion, with no formal timeline announced for adding new teams.
Seattle and Las Vegas are the leading candidates for potential franchises, with strong interest from fans and players.
Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the importance of ensuring economic viability and on-court competitiveness for any new teams.
The recent $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics and improved TV ratings are seen as positive factors influencing expansion talks.
Concerns about the financial instability of regional sports networks and their impact on local media revenue remain key challenges for the league.