Marc Lasry's group exits Las Vegas NBA expansion bid

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Marc Lasry's group exits Las Vegas NBA expansion bid
Summary

Marc Lasry's group, which includes Steve Apostolopoulos, has withdrawn from the Las Vegas NBA expansion process. The group had submitted a bid of approximately $9 billion to $9.5 billion but decided to exit after the league indicated that franchise prices would exceed $10 billion. Sources reveal that the group felt their offer aligned with market expectations and did not intend to raise their bid. This departure marks a significant moment in the ongoing discussions about NBA expansion into Las Vegas.

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  • •Lasry-Apostolopoulos group bids approximately $9B to $9.5B.
  • •NBA indicated franchise costs would rise to $10B or higher.
  • •Group determined their offer did not warrant an increase.
  • •Lasry's exit impacts the competitive for franchise expansion.
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