For years, NBA fans have been eagerly awaiting expansion, and the league could be on the verge of adding two new teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. According to Brad Townsend, the NBA Board of Governors is likely to vote on expansion this summer, with Seattle and Las Vegas being the favorites to land new teams.
Think it's going to be an extra-great year for Seattle. I'm hearing NBA Board of Governors likely to vote on expanding by two teams this summer and Las Vegas and Seattle are favored.
— Brad Townsend (@townbrad) February 9, 2026
Now, even if a vote is passed, expansion likely won't occur until the 2027-28 season at the earliest.