Raiders Owner Mum on NBA Expansion Interest, Celebrates Aces' Success

Mark Davis sees allure of Las Vegas for the NBA but wants to focus on WNBA champion Aces for now.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:25pm

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Mark Davis, the owner of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, declined to comment on his interest in bringing an NBA expansion team to Las Vegas. Instead, he chose to celebrate the success of his WNBA team, the Las Vegas Aces, which has won three championships in recent years.

Why it matters

Las Vegas has long been seen as an attractive destination for the NBA, with its large population, growing economy, and status as an entertainment hub. Davis' ownership of both the Raiders and the Aces suggests he may be positioning himself to be involved in any potential NBA expansion into the city.

The details

In an interview, Davis said he would rather focus on the Aces' accomplishments than discuss his interest in an NBA expansion team. The Aces have won three WNBA titles in recent years, making them one of the league's most successful franchises.

  • The Las Vegas Aces have won three WNBA championships in recent years.

The players

Mark Davis

The owner of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces.

Las Vegas Aces

The WNBA team owned by Mark Davis that has won three championships in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“I never said that.”

— Mark Davis, Owner, Las Vegas Raiders and Las Vegas Aces

The takeaway

While Mark Davis remains tight-lipped about his potential interest in an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas, his ownership of the successful WNBA Aces franchise suggests he may be positioning himself to be involved in the city's basketball future.