Bill Foley, the founder and majority owner of the Vegas Golden Knights, announced Monday that he is launching a bid to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas.
Foley’s effort marks a notable development in the city’s continued emergence as a major professional sports market. Las Vegas has already become home to the NHL’s Golden Knights, who began play in 2017 and quickly established a strong presence in the market.
The announcement positions Foley as a leading figure in a potential effort to secure an NBA team for the city. No additional details about the bid were included in the announcement.