NBA discusses expansion draft details and conference realignment possibilities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The NBA is exploring various scenarios related to an expansion draft, last conducted in 2004 for the Charlotte Bobcats. Teams were previously able to protect eight players during the process. There are considerations for realigning the conferences, with Memphis, Minnesota, and New Orleans vying for a shift from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. The league has yet to finalize its approach to both the draft and realignment as discussions continue.
- •Expansion draft last held in 2004 for the Charlotte Bobcats.
- •Teams could protect eight players, losing only one.
- •Memphis, Minnesota, and New Orleans are potential candidates for conference realignment.
- •Discussions are ongoing regarding the structure and implementation.
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