Bill Foley and Nancy Walton Laurie lead bids for Las Vegas expansion team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Bill Foley and Nancy Walton Laurie are emerging as strong candidates for a new NBA expansion team in Las Vegas, according to reports. Foley is recognized for his role as the owner of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, while Laurie, associated with Walmart, is making her bid alongside her husband, Bill Laurie. An undisclosed bidding group is also in contention for the franchise. The ongoing efforts signal a growing interest in bringing another significant professional sports team to the Las Vegas area.
- •Bill Foley and Nancy Walton Laurie are frontrunners for the Las Vegas team.
- •Foley is the owner of the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights.
- •Nancy Walton Laurie is connected to Walmart.
- •Another undisclosed group is part of the bidding process.
- •The effort reflects increasing interest in Las Vegas as a sports city.
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