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NBA Eyes Expansion: Las Vegas, Seattle, and Europe on Radar

3/18/2026

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The NBA is advancing expansion talks with Las Vegas and Seattle.
The Athletic's Mike Vorkunov notes this is the league's first expansion step in nearly a decade.
In Las Vegas, MAGI groups led by Earvin Johnson explore arena options as T-Mobile Arena requires renovations.
In Seattle, optimism for the Sonics' return remains, but financial hurdles persist.
Europe expansion bids for London, Paris, and Milan are due by March 31.

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Story summary

The NBA is advancing expansion talks with Las Vegas and Seattle.
The Athletic's Mike Vorkunov notes this is the league's first expansion step in nearly a decade.
In Las Vegas, MAGI groups led by Earvin Johnson explore arena options as T-Mobile Arena requires renovations.
In Seattle, optimism for the Sonics' return remains, but financial hurdles persist.
Europe expansion bids for London, Paris, and Milan are due by March 31.