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Senator Cantwell Backs Seattle's NBA Expansion Bid

2/12/2026

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  • U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) supports Seattle's bid to rejoin the NBA, citing Seattle's sports successes.
  • She expects NBA expansion considerations to begin in March 2026 after talks with Adam Silver.
  • Cantwell says crowd-control measures for upcoming events, like the World Cup, matter.
  • The NBA Board of Governors may vote on expansion, with Seattle and Las Vegas leading.
  • Hall of Fame guard Reggie Miller views Seattle's expansion as inevitable.