Seattle’s long-awaited return to the NBA may no longer be as straightforward as it once appeared. According to ESPN, commissioner Adam Silver left owners with the impression at last month’s …
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Las Vegas NBA Expansion Faces Major Arena Decision As Seattle Holds Venue Advantage
by Len Werleby Len WerleLas Vegas has established itself as a leading candidate for NBA expansion, but an important question remains unresolved: where would a new team play? Unlike Seattle, which already has a …
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NBA Expansion Toward 32 Teams Gains Momentum, With Seattle And Las Vegas Targeted for 2028-29
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA’s long-discussed expansion plans are beginning to take much clearer shape. The league is advancing toward a possible move from 30 to 32 teams, with Seattle and Las Vegas …
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EuroLeague Owners Set For Crucial October Meeting As Potential NBA Offer Looms
by Len Werleby Len WerleEuropean basketball could be approaching one of the most consequential decisions in its modern history, with EuroLeague club owners scheduled to meet on October 5 at Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, …
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Jeff Bezos’ Liverpool Investment Fuels NBA Ownership Speculation, But The LeBron Angle Is More Complicated
Jeff Bezos has officially entered the world of major sports ownership, and his first move is already creating obvious questions about whether the NBA could eventually be next. Bezos is …
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The race to bring the NBA to Las Vegas may be adding another extremely well-funded contender. Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie and her husband, Bill Laurie, are reportedly considering a …
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The NBA’s expansion process is now official, and with Seattle back on the league’s front burner, one familiar billionaire name has returned to the conversation: Larry Ellison. The NBA’s Board …
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NBA Takes Formal Step Toward Expansion In Las Vegas And Seattle
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe NBA’s long-anticipated expansion push moved into a new phase on Wednesday, when the league’s Board of Governors approved a measure allowing the NBA to formally explore bids and applicants …
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Jeff Teague Sees Las Vegas As The NBA’s Next Great Home-Court Edge
by Len Werleby Len WerleJeff Teague offered a funny but revealing take on what a future NBA team in Las Vegas could mean for the league. In his view, Vegas would instantly become one …
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LeBron James’ Las Vegas Ownership Dream Faces A More Complicated Path
by Len Werleby Len WerleFor years, LeBron James has been unusually clear about one of his post-playing ambitions: owning an NBA franchise. He first publicly expressed that goal a decade ago, and in 2022 …
