NBA expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle face early hurdles

The NBA plans to add expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, with decisions expected by the end of the year. However, salary cap restrictions mean that these teams could struggle in their first few seasons. New rules allow for only 66⅔% of the league's salary cap in their initial year, which could limit their ability to compete effectively. The league is also implementing a revised draft lottery system that may not favor expansion teams, further complicating their prospects. The anticipated start date for these teams is the 2028-29 season.

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