Most Likely Nba Expansion Teams

Rumors have been circulating about a potential.

Most likely nba expansion teams. Nba commissioner adam silver revealed monday that the league has examined previous analysis into expansion but adding new teams is still not on the front burner the charlotte bobcats now. The most recent examples of the expansion of the nba are the charlotte hornets and miami heat in 1988 minnesota timberwolves and orlando magic in 1989 toronto raptors and vancouver grizzlies in 1995 who relocated to memphis in 2001 and new orleans pelicans in 2002. The nba is looking to expand its reach with mexico city as the most obvious first destination.

It might seem like a stretch but omaha can probably support an nba expansion team. So understanding that even a one percent chance is still a chance let s take a look at 14 cities that might one day become nba footholds franchises the current owners would gladly split the revenue pie with because it s a slam. Nba reveals expansion teams likely.

On monday we delved into what it would take for the nba to consider expanding the league from 30 teams to 32 there s been no indication from the league itself that expansion is coming in. Plus the fan base would extend beyond omaha to include lincoln neb and western iowa. In 2017 commissioner adam silver.

San diego photo by harry how getty images. There are plenty of cities that deserve nba teams. Seattle and vegas rumored expansion would allow the nba to pocket billions of dollars without having to share it with players.

The nba has played regular season games there in recent years. And although nba commissioner adam silver has stated the nba isn t engaging in expanding to 32 teams or beyond that doesn t mean it s a closed case. If the nba is ever serious about expansion these eight cities should be at the top of the list.

The most frequent topic that comes in nba discussion is the idea of either expansion or relocation. And that s a tempting option for the cash strapped expansion would allow the nba to pocket billions of dollars without having to share it with players. It is a hot topic because the nba has never ruled out the idea of adding or re locating teams.