NBA Owners to Vote on Expansion

League considers adding two new teams, with Las Vegas and Seattle as potential expansion sites.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:34am

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The NBA is reportedly set to take a significant step toward expansion, with team owners expected to vote next week on whether the league should formally explore adding two new teams. The league is said to be eyeing Las Vegas and Seattle as potential expansion sites.

Why it matters

Expansion would mark the first time the NBA has grown since 2004, when the league added the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets). Expanding the league could generate significant revenue and open up new markets for the NBA to grow its fanbase.

The details

According to reports, the NBA's Board of Governors is expected to vote on whether to formally begin the expansion process at their meeting next week. If approved, the league would then solicit bids from interested cities and evaluate the viability of potential expansion markets.

  • The NBA Board of Governors is expected to vote on expansion next week.

The players

NBA

The National Basketball Association, a professional men's basketball league in North America.

Las Vegas

A city in Nevada that has been mentioned as a potential expansion site for the NBA.

Seattle

A city in Washington state that has also been mentioned as a potential expansion site for the NBA.

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What’s next

If the NBA owners vote to formally explore expansion, the league would then solicit bids from interested cities and evaluate the viability of potential expansion markets.

The takeaway

Expansion would mark a significant milestone for the NBA, potentially opening up new revenue streams and growing the league's fanbase in new markets. The vote next week will be a crucial first step in determining if and where the NBA will expand in the coming years.