NBA considering expansion to 32 teams, Silver states options are open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the league is weighing the possibility of expanding to 32 teams, but decisions are not final. Speaking recently, Silver emphasized that the NBA could choose to expand by two teams, just one team, or opt against expansion altogether. The league is currently assessing both markets for potential new teams. If expansion does occur, the NBA aims to balance the conferences, potentially leading to team movements between them.
- •Silver stated that the league is examining options for expansion.
- •Expansion to 32 teams could involve adjustments to conference alignments.
- •Current evaluation includes looking at two potential markets.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Silver also said that if the NBA expands by two to 32 …
"Silver also said that if the NBA expands by two to 32 …
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