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NBA Las Vegas expansion franchise may debut in 2029-30 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

NBA Las Vegas expansion franchise may debut in 2029-30 season
Summary

The NBA is considering delaying the debut of a potential expansion franchise in Las Vegas until the 2029-30 season, a year later than previously planned. Initial discussions aimed for the franchise to begin play during the 2028-29 season, particularly if additional teams were added in Seattle. The league continues to evaluate the timing, with no official decision made yet regarding the exact start date.

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  • •Expansion franchise in Las Vegas may start in 2029-30.
  • •Initial hopes were for a debut in 2028-29 season.
  • •Discussions on the timeline remain ongoing.
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  • 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas could debut a year later than expected
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NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas could debut a year later than expected

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