Overview
- Commissioner Adam Silver said the league will decide on domestic expansion sometime in 2026.
- Las Vegas and Seattle are identified as the leading candidates if the NBA adds two franchises.
- The league is working with current teams to gauge interest and to build on-the-ground economic pro formas for potential clubs.
- Any move to expand would require a supermajority owner vote, with expansion fees weighed against long-term dilution of ownership stakes.
- Parallel efforts include exploring an NBA Europe initiative and evaluating new venues for the NBA Cup final beyond Las Vegas.