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NBA Set to Vote on Las Vegas, Seattle Expansion

3/19/2026

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  • The NBA will vote on March 25, 2024, about expanding to add teams in Las Vegas and Seattle for the 2028-29 season.
  • If 23 of the 30 team owners approve, the league will solicit offers from ownership groups.
  • Hall of Famer Magic Johnson and LeBron James have expressed interest in owning a team in Las Vegas.
  • LeBron James may encounter difficulties due to the high expansion fee and the lack of interest from his financial backer, Fenway Sports Group.
  • James must retire before pursuing ownership, and his future playing plans are uncertain.