The NBA is edging closer to a long-awaited decision on expansion, with commissioner Adam Silver confirming that the league will determine in 2026 whether to add new franchises. If the league does move forward, Las Vegas and Seattle stand clearly ahead of all other cities under consideration, based on a combination of economic analysis, market readiness and historical ties to the sport.
Speaking in Las Vegas ahead of the NBA Cup championship, Silver said the league is currently working with its existing teams to understand the financial realities of expansion and whether the numbers ultimately make sense.
