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NBA expansion teams for Las Vegas and Seattle expected soon

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:17 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

NBA expansion teams for Las Vegas and Seattle expected soon
Summary

The NBA is progressing towards adding expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that bids for a Las Vegas team are due soon, with proposals reaching or exceeding $10 billion. Seattle's expansion bid is also in play, with costs around $7 billion. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is expected to provide clarity on the expansion process in the coming months, targeting the 2028-2029 season for teams to begin play. Historically, Seattle hosted the SuperSonics until their relocation in 2008.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bids for a Las Vegas NBA team are expected soon.
  • •Proposals for the Las Vegas team may exceed $10 billion.
  • •Seattle's expansion team could cost around $7 billion.
  • •The NBA targets the 2028-2029 season for the new teams.
  • •Seattle previously hosted the SuperSonics from 1967 to 2008.
Latest Updates
  • 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — NBA expansion teams heading to Las Vegas and Seattle likely to happen at record setting numbers
What they're saying
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The possibility of the NBA adding two more expansion teams continues to gain steam, and it's expected to happen at record numbers.

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