NBA Reportedly Preparing for Expansion Draft as League Eyes Two New Franchises
According to Evan Sidery, an expansion draft would take place in the summer of 2028, as the league is heading for expansion
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Massive New Las Vegas Arena Proposed as NBA Eyes Expansion in 2028
Seattle, should the city be awarded an NBA franchise in 2028, already has a huge basketball arena. How about Las Vegas? According to a report, they have one near their baseball team's location.
Magic Johnson Sends Urgent Message Ahead of Lakers’ Game 2 Clash With Rockets
Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson wants his former team to take control of their series against the Houston Rockets. Can LeBron James and the rest of LA's players go up 2-0 before heading to Houston?
Bill Simmons Calls Out NBA’s Expansion Plan After Most Lopsided Season in League History
Bill Simmons heavily criticizes the NBA's reported expansion plans, arguing that adding two franchises would dilute a struggling product.
Stephen A. Smith slams LeBron James for Memphis comments, despite making very similar points last year
LeBron James is facing criticism for recent comments on a YouTube show toward Memphis and the Grizzlies, the latest prominent figure to question whether the city should have an NBA franchise in recent years. In the interview with Bob Does Sports, James joked that a star athlete his age would not be staying at the…
‘The Sonics Never Died’: The Long Afterlife of Seattle NBA Merch
Inside “the largest team shop for a team that doesn’t exist.” The post ‘The Sonics Never Died’: The Long Afterlife of Seattle NBA Merch appeared first on Front Office Sports.
Bill Simmons floats relocation over expansion for Seattle
It’s been nearly a week since the NBA Board of Governors approved a look into expansion into cities such as Seattle and Las Vegas. Seattle, in particular, has been a topic for fanfare when it comes to the potential of bringing back the beloved Sonics. However, sports media personality Bill Simmons is not too keen […] The post Bill Simmons floats relocation over expansion for Seattle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Floyd Mayweather Shares Update on NBA Ownership Plans
Floyd Mayweather backs off ownership pursuit citing pressure and costs.
5 cities that deserve an NBA team after expansion includes Seattle and Las Vegas
The NBA is almost certainly headed to Seattle, Washington, and to Las Vegas, Nevada. The NBA owners voted unanimously to pursue league expansion to 32 teams, and Seattle and Las Vegas are almost certainly going to be the cities that get new teams. These two cities make a lot of sense for expansion franchises. Seattle […] The post 5 cities that deserve an NBA team after expansion includes Seattle and Las Vegas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin Durant Urges Seattle To Bring Back Iconic Championship-Winning SuperSonics Jersey
Kevin Durant backs classic green SuperSonics jersey as NBA expansion brings Seattle closer to revival and return.
NBA Expansion Could Be in Jeopardy if Bidders Don’t Meet One Major Requirement
Reportedly, the NBA expansion will not happen if potential ownership groups fail to meet the projected enormous valuation
LeBron James Makes Off-Court Career Move During Lakers' Season
LeBron James opens Buckets, a fried-chicken restaurant in Akron, as the Lakers ride a 10-1 run before facing the 17-56 Brooklyn Nets.
NBA Expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle Faces Potential 'Twist'
The league could abandon their plans for expansion into Seattle and Vegas depending on other bidders.
Knicks’ Josh Hart fights for player cut of NBA expansion fee
New York Knicks star Josh Hart had quite the take about the compensation players should get for the NBA’s expansion efforts. The NBA made significant noise on March 25. All 30 team owners unanimously agreed to start the bidding process for new franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle. The move for expansion will open the […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart fights for player cut of NBA expansion fee appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Las Vegas and Seattle’s NBA Expansion Hopes Face Shock Twist as One Major Thing Could Change Everything
According to Howard Beck, Las Vegas and Seattle are not guaranteed to be the expansion teams if another city offers more money
Economists Predict $10B Pricetag For Vegas NBA Expansion: Report
Las Vegas could soon become the epicenter of American sports entertainment, with the NBA eyeing expansion in Sin City.Las Vegas had zero major professional sports franchises in 2016. A decade later, the tourist magnet is on the cusp of boasting NHL, NFL, MLB, WNBA and, soon, NBA franchises.The NBA Board of Governors voted to approve NBA […] The post Economists Predict $10B Pricetag For Vegas NBA Expansion: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Kraken CEO promises to make massive bid for NBA expansion team
It wasn’t long ago that the Seattle area had teams in only two of the big four North American sports. While the Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks own a big sector, the return of the Seattle Supersonics is one that fans would love to see. Before getting an NBA team, the city first welcomed the […] The post Kraken CEO promises to make massive bid for NBA expansion team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Isaiah Thomas Wants in on Franchise Ownership as NBA Announces Potential Expansion into Seattle, Las Vegas
Isaiah Thomas targets a front office and ownership role following the board's vote to explore expansion into Seattle and Las Vegas.
Vegas NBA Expansion Team Bid Could Break Lakers’ Purchase Record
Bidding wars for expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas are officially underway.The NBA Board of Governors voted to approve NBA expansion teams in both cities on Wednesday, ESPN reported. This vote now allows for the league to explore bids and applicants for the new teams.“Today’s vote reflects our Board’s interest in exploring potential expansion […] The post Vegas NBA Expansion Team Bid Could Break Lakers’ Purchase Record appeared first on Heavy Sports.
REPORT: NBA Board of Governors Take Major Step Toward League Expansion
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the NBA's Board of Governors has approved a vote to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams.
NBA expansion cities, explained: What we know about timeline for new teams in Las Vegas, Seattle – sportingnews.com
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Why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver claims Las Vegas, Seattle expansion could still ‘not happen’
The NBA Board of Governors approved a vote on Wednesday to begin exploring the possibility of adding two new expansion franchises exclusively to the Las Vegas and Seattle markets, the league announced. As part of the standard process to explore expansion, the NBA will evaluate all aspects of each potential market, including hearing offers coming […] The post Why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver claims Las Vegas, Seattle expansion could still ‘not happen’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Heat star Bam Adebayo’s ‘second home’ admission on possible Las Vegas, NBA expansion
Bam Adebayo acknowledged Las Vegas as a “second home” as NBA expansion discussions gained traction this week, with the NBA moving forward with plans to explore adding franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle. According to ESPN, the NBA Board of Governors has approved a vote to begin formally exploring expansion into the two markets, a […] The post Heat star Bam Adebayo’s ‘second home’ admission on possible Las Vegas, NBA expansion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Seattle’s New NBA Team Would Be the Sonics Again
A 2008 agreement protects the team’s IP. The post Why Seattle’s New NBA Team Would Be the Sonics Again appeared first on Front Office Sports.