Expansion plans in Seattle, Vegas reportedly on NBA docket this month

NBA expansion plans are on the league agenda this month with discussions centering on valuations for franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas, according to multiple reports Monday.

The NBA Board of Governors has had open dialogue about returning to Seattle, where the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise called home as the SuperSonics from 1967-2008.

For an NBA expansion plan to advance, 23 of 30 team governors must vote in favor of the proposal.

Just in: The NBA will hold a vote at the Board of Governors meetings March 24-25 to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle, with the two franchises targeted for the 2028-29 season, sources tell ESPN. There is momentum for stakeholders to approve… pic.twitter.com/H6AYVdhh7S

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ESPN reported the new franchises could be ready to begin play by 2028 and valuations are projected at more than $7 billion.

NBA events are held in Las Vegas, including the annual Summer League, but no NBA franchise has ever anchored in Nevada.

The league last expanded in 2004, and realignment might be necessary to accommodate two new franchises. A current Western Conference team — Minnesota, Memphis and New Orleans are logical solutions — could be placed in the East to make the transition to 32 teams work.

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The Sacramento Kings will face old friend De’Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night at Golden 1 Center.

San Antonio is 2-0 against the Kings this season, including a 139-122 win over Sacramento in the most recent meeting on February 21st.

Be sure to catch all of the Sacramento Kings vs. San Antonio Spurs action right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage beginning at 5:30 PM PT on Game Night before a 7:00 pm PT tip-off from downtown Sacramento.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season

• Tuesday, March 17th vs. San Antonio Spurs – 7:00 PM PT
• Thursday, March 19th vs. Philadelphia 76ers – 7:00 PM PT
• Sunday, March 22nd vs. Brooklyn Nets – 3:00 PM PT
• Tuesday, March 24th – @ Charlotte Hornets – 4:00 PM PT
• Thursday, March 26th – @ Orlando Magic – 4:00 PM PT

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