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NBA Sets Year-End Decision on Seattle, Las Vegas Expansion

9/6/2026

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said league will decide Seattle and Las Vegas expansions year-end.
One Roof Sports and Entertainment, led by Samantha Holloway, bid for a Seattle team.
BlackSun Equity submitted August Seattle bid and partnered with Tulalip Tribes to build an arena in Marysville, Washington.
NBA seeks bids of at least $7 billion, with a higher target for Las Vegas.
Las Vegas bidders must file proposals by mid-September or risk expansion pause.

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said league will decide Seattle and Las Vegas expansions year-end.
One Roof Sports and Entertainment, led by Samantha Holloway, bid for a Seattle team.
BlackSun Equity submitted August Seattle bid and partnered with Tulalip Tribes to build an arena in Marysville, Washington.
NBA seeks bids of at least $7 billion, with a higher target for Las Vegas.
Las Vegas bidders must file proposals by mid-September or risk expansion pause.