The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, with both franchises set to begin play in the 2028-29 season. The expansion fee: $4 billion per team.
Key Details
- Las Vegas: playing at new $3B arena on the Strip
- Seattle: returning to renovated Climate Pledge Arena
- Expansion fee: $4 billion each
- Expansion draft: Summer 2028
- First season: 2028-29
What It Means
The NBA will expand to 32 teams, enabling two 16-team conferences. Seattle gets the SuperSonics name back, while Las Vegas will hold a fan vote for the team name with "Aces" and "Rattlers" as leading candidates.
