NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses expanison, Cup future, and NBA Europe

NBA commissioner Adam Silver addresses expanison, Cup future, and NBA Europe

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Key Points:

  • NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the league plans to decide on domestic expansion, potentially adding two teams, by 2026, with Las Vegas and Seattle as the leading candidates.
  • Silver acknowledged Las Vegas's strong support for basketball, citing the success of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, and highlighted Seattle's history with the former SuperSonics franchise.
  • The NBA Cup final may move from Las Vegas to other venues, including historic college arenas, as semifinal games will be hosted by top-seeded teams starting next season.
  • NBA Cup viewership on Amazon Prime Video increased by 14% for semifinals, with social media views more than doubling year-over-year, signaling growing fan engagement on streaming platforms.
  • Silver hinted