Commissioner Adam Silver on NBA expansion: ‘discussions are ongoing’
The Seattle Times • • general
Key Points:
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reiterated that discussions about expansion are ongoing, with Seattle and Las Vegas as the primary focus, but no decisions have been made yet.
- Multiple groups have shown interest in both cities, with Seattle's One Roof Sports and Entertainment group gaining potential momentum from Melinda French Gates joining their ownership umbrella.
- A formal decision on expansion is expected by the end of 2024, though a vote by the Board of Governors likely won't happen until the fall, after the summer meeting in Las Vegas.
- Silver also confirmed that the league aims to launch a branded European league for the 2027-28 season, which aligns with the timeline for potential domestic expansion teams to start in 2028-29 if approved.