As part of the gathering surrounding the annual Summer League tournament, NBA owners met in Las Vegas today to discuss issues that affect the league and its future. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver held a central spot at the meeting, of course. Afterwards the Commissioner addressed assembled media to answer questions about priorities and changes as the association continues forward.
The foremost topic on everyone’s mind is a long-awaited move towards expansion. The issue has been bubbling for several seasons, delayed by multi-billion-dollar negotiations surrounding broadcast rights. With those revenue streams determined and intact, the question of adding franchises to the league—notably in Seattle, but possibly in Las Vegas as well—was expected to come to a boil in the Vegas heat.