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Kenny Smith putting up staggering money to bid for Las Vegas NBA team

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Kenny Smith has apparently managed to raise a whole lot of capital. The NBA commentator Smith has joined an ownership group (led by ex-Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry and Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos) attempting to bid for an expansion team in Las Vegas, Nev., Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported on Friday. Haynes further adds … The post Kenny Smith putting up staggering money to bid for Las Vegas NBA team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith slams LeBron James for Memphis comments, despite making very similar points last year

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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…

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Bill Simmons floats relocation over expansion for Seattle

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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.

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5 cities that deserve an NBA team after expansion includes Seattle and Las Vegas

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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.

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Knicks’ Josh Hart fights for player cut of NBA expansion fee

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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.

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Economists Predict $10B Pricetag For Vegas NBA Expansion: Report

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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.

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Kraken CEO promises to make massive bid for NBA expansion team

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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.

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Vegas NBA Expansion Team Bid Could Break Lakers’ Purchase Record

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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.

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Why NBA Commissioner Adam Silver claims Las Vegas, Seattle expansion could still ‘not happen’

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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.

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Heat star Bam Adebayo’s ‘second home’ admission on possible Las Vegas, NBA expansion

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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.

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