Will there be an NBA expansion? Seattle and Las Vegas franchises explained
The National Basketball Association is preparing to vote on exploring expansion during the March 24–25 Board of Governors meeting. Proposed franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle could debut in the 2028–29 season if owners approve the plan. Expansion would bring the league to 32 teams, revive basketball in Seattle, and add another major franchise to Las Vegas’s growing sports market.
The National Basketball Association is preparing to vote on exploring expansion during the March 24–25 Board of Governors meeting. Proposed franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle could debut in the 2028–29 season if owners approve the plan. Expansion would bring the league to 32 teams, revive basketball in Seattle, and add another major franchise to Las Vegas’s growing sports market.
