On September 15, 2026, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed reporters regarding potential league expansion, highlighting Las Vegas and Seattle as primary candidates. He expressed hope for more definitive decisions on expansion by the end of 2026.
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During the NBA Board of Governors meetings, Silver noted that discussions were more focused on Las Vegas than Seattle. He remarked, "Las Vegas, it's not even clear what the site would be, let alone the arena yet. And therefore it's a much longer timeline before we can throw the ball up for NBA basketball."
Despite this, ESPN reported that Las Vegas is perceived to be further along in the expansion process compared to Seattle, which has an NBA-ready arena that could be operational in approximately five weeks. Silver mentioned that governors are contemplating the design of a potential NBA arena in Las Vegas, referencing the economic impact of the Sphere and considering the creation of a "modern entertainment palace."
The T-Mobile Arena was also discussed as a possible venue, but would require significant enhancements to meet NBA standards.