NBA expansion talks maintain focus on Seattle and Las Vegas teams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:42 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
As NBA training camps start for all 30 teams, discussions around the potential for expansion to a 31st and 32nd team are intensifying. The league is evaluating cities, with Las Vegas emerging as a strong candidate for the first new franchise. Meanwhile, Seattle remains in contention but appears to currently be on hold in the expansion process. The NBA seeks additional markets to enhance its overall growth and reach as the upcoming season approaches.
- •NBA training camps begin as expansion talks ramp up.
- •Las Vegas is seen as a leading contender for a new franchise.
- •Seattle's hopes for an expansion team are currently uncertain.
- •The league aims to grow its presence with new market opportunities.
- 12:34 PMESPN — Vegas first? Seattle on hold? Where NBA expansion stands ahead of the 2026-27 season
"As NBA training camps begin for 30 teams, here's the latest intel on the potential for the 31st and 32nd teams.
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