The NBA will hold a vote at next week’s board of governors meetings to explore adding expansion teams, with the league’s initial focus exclusively on Las Vegas and Seattle, according to reports.
The vote would mark a key procedural step in formally examining expansion, placing the issue on the agenda for the league’s ownership group. Any such move would begin with an exploratory phase, rather than immediately adding teams.
Why Las Vegas and Seattle are central to the discussion
Las Vegas and Seattle have been frequently cited as leading candidates in expansion conversations, and the upcoming vote would narrow the league’s exploration to those two markets.
The board of governors meetings serve as a primary forum for major league business decisions, including long-term strategic planning. The reported vote next week would be aimed at authorizing the NBA to move forward with examining expansion in those specific cities.