Adam Silver: Decision on NBA expansion will be made in 2026
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Key Points:
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that a decision on domestic expansion, potentially adding two new teams, will be made sometime in 2026, with Las Vegas and Seattle as the leading candidates.
- Silver emphasized the economic complexity of expansion, noting that adding teams dilutes existing ownership stakes and requires careful financial analysis and team interest gauging.
- Silver expressed strong support for Las Vegas and Seattle, highlighting Las Vegas's established NBA presence through the summer league and WNBA team, and Seattle's history with the SuperSonics.
- On the WNBA collective bargaining negotiations, Silver confirmed the NBA's commitment to supporting a fair agreement and remains optimistic about reaching a compromise.
- Addressing concerns about player injuries, Silver stated that current data shows
