Updated
Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 15
Las Vegas NBA Expansion Bids Top $10 Billion as Next-Round Proposals Come Due Thursday
Updated
Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 15

Las Vegas NBA Expansion Bids Top $10 Billion as Next-Round Proposals Come Due Thursday

3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Sep 15

Summary

  • $10 billion-plus proposals are emerging for a Las Vegas NBA expansion team, with the next round of bids due Thursday and final offers expected shortly after.
  • Adam Silver said the league still aims to make expansion decisions by year-end, adding Las Vegas has moved faster than Seattle even though starting play there would take longer.
  • Seattle remains in the process, but arena questions have drawn more scrutiny in Las Vegas; the NBA recently visited Climate Pledge Arena to assess visibility issues.
  • The Board of Governors formally opened expansion bidding for Las Vegas and Seattle in March, and prior reporting said the league may choose a Las Vegas governor before finalizing Seattle.

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