NBA: the league authorised to explore expansion franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle

News Tank Football - Paris - News #435563 - Published on 26/03/26 at 12:00
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Kevin Durant, drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007 - ©  D.R.

"The NBA Board of Governors voted today to authorise the league to officially explore the possibility of an expansion in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA) and Seattle (Washington, USA)," the National Basketball Association announced on 25/03/2026.

The North American league is thus considering the creation of a 31st and a 32nd franchise in "two markets...

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Kevin Durant, drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007 - ©  D.R.

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