French Gates joins bid for NBA expansion team in Seattle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The arrival of French Gates provides financial backing for a proposed National Basketball Association expansion team in Seattle. In March, NBA owners voted to explore new franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas, marking the league's first expansion in 20 years. The ownership group, led by Holloway, aims to reintroduce the NBA to Seattle, where the Supersonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008. The pursuit of a team in Seattle continues as discussions around expansion plans evolve.
- •French Gates joins a financial group aiming for NBA expansion.
- •NBA owners are considering new teams in Seattle and Las Vegas.
- •Seattle has not had an NBA team since the Supersonics left in 2008.
- •The ownership group is focused on securing a franchise in Seattle.
- •NBA expansion discussions are underway, reflecting rising team valuations.
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