NBA approves expansion process for Seattle, Las Vegas
KOMO • • sports
Key Points:
- The NBA Board of Governors has approved exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, hiring PJT Partners to evaluate potential markets, ownership groups, and arenas.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is expected to provide further details during a press conference following the announcement.
- Seattle leaders, including Governor Bob Ferguson and local officials, expressed strong support for the potential return of the Sonics, highlighting the city’s existing Climate Pledge Arena and passionate fanbase.
- The Sonics left Seattle in 2008, and this move marks the most significant indication yet that the NBA is seriously considering bringing the team back.
- The expansion discussion reflects a broader effort to restore NBA basketball to Seattle, with city and state leaders pledging to be active partners in the process.
