The NBA’s board of governors has approved a vote authorizing the league to explore bids and applicants for expansion teams, with the process restricted exclusively to Las Vegas and Seattle.
What was approved
The vote allows the NBA to begin examining expansion interest in those two markets. No other cities are included under the scope of the approved exploration.
What it means
The decision sets a formal pathway for the league to review potential expansion bids and applicants in Las Vegas and Seattle as part of its next steps on the topic.