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NBA considers different expansion fees for Seattle and Las Vegas teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

NBA considers different expansion fees for Seattle and Las Vegas teams

Summary

NBA expansion discussions remain active, particularly regarding potential teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. The league aims to resolve expansion details by year-end, with bids for a Vegas franchise expected around $10 billion, while Seattle's bid hovers at $7 billion. The Seattle proposal faces challenges due to a lack of competitive offers and reliance on an existing venue, Climate Pledge Arena, while Las Vegas has more arena flexibility. Historical context indicates that simultaneous expansions typically involve the same fees, but the NBA is contemplating disparities in this case.

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By the Numbers

•NBA Commissioner Adam Silver targets year-end resolution for expansion talks.
•Vegas expansion bid expected around $10 billion, Seattle's at $7 billion.
•Seattle's existing venue limits options for bidders compared to Las Vegas.
•Different expansion fees contrast with trends in other major leagues' expansions.
•No announcements on discounts for returning NBA teams in Seattle.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Different Expansion Fees In Play For Seattle, Las Vegas NBA Franchises

What they're saying

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If the NBA opts to expand to Seattle and Las Vegas, it appears those fees won't look the same (unlike most of Big 4 expansion history).
— Yahoo Sports

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