NBA expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas

[seattlefan75]

Looks like next week there will be a vote on adding 2 new expansion teams for the 2028-29 season. If they vote 23 out of 30 in favor they will start interviewing potential owners then the final vote will be later this year if all goes well. Man I hope Seattle gets an NBA team. Before I die I would like to see the Mariners and Sonics win a chip atleast one time.


NBA Expansion

 

[thunderc]

I think it’s a done deal

 

[dtgold88]

As a fan of a team that left glad to see Seattle gets to keep their history.

 

[tlance]

It is time for sure. 32 teams makes sense.

 

[thunderc]

It is time for sure. 32 teams makes sense.

Talent drain is the main thing I don’t like about it but it’s happening.

 

[Hotel Security]

>As a fan of a team that left glad to see Seattle gets to keep their history.

What history? People don't even know they won a title.

 

[DJ "I'm blessed" Fieri]

>As a fan of a team that left glad to see Seattle gets to keep their history.

What history? People don't even know they won a title.

Which people don't know this?

 

[thunderc]

Which people don't know this?

He doesn’t realize who he is talking to yet. We don’t just know about Payton Allen and Kemp. We know about Sikma, Schremph, Williams, Haywood, Lewis, Brown and others.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfer]

So..if it's gonna be Seattle and Las Vegas ....that would mean 2 teams in the WC get shifted over to the EC?
New Orleans & Memphis seem like the logical options geographically....with Minnesota possibly being 1 of those 2.

 

[thunderc]

So..if it's gonna be Seattle and Las Vegas ....that would mean 2 teams in the WC get shifted over to the EC?
New Orleans & Memphis seem like the logical options geographically....with Minnesota possibly being 1 of those 2.

Only needs to be one shift right? And it is widely believed to be between Memphis and Minny.

 

[dtgold88]

>As a fan of a team that left glad to see Seattle gets to keep their history.

What history? People don't even know they won a title.

the history that they did win a title as I'm sure many still around who remember?

 

[dtgold88]

So..if it's gonna be Seattle and Las Vegas ....that would mean 2 teams in the WC get shifted over to the EC?
New Orleans & Memphis seem like the logical options geographically....with Minnesota possibly being 1 of those 2.

thunder correct just one. Names I see have been MN and Memphis but does seem like NO should be an option considering if memory serves they were in the East a while back.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfer]

Only needs to be one shift right? And it is widely believed to be between Memphis and Minny.

Sure..that too....and N.O.
But I listed those 2 for geographical accuracy intent.
LV and SEA should obviously be in the WC.

 

[thunderc]

When this happens I think the league should clear up some nickname issues. Like there is nothing jazzy about Salt Lake City.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Man, I’ve missed the Sonics, hoping like heck this gets done !

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Looks like next week there will be a vote on adding 2 new expansion teams for the 2028-29 season. If they vote 23 out of 30 in favor they will start interviewing potential owners then the final vote will be later this year if all goes well. Man I hope Seattle gets an NBA team. Before I die I would like to see the Mariners and Sonics win a chip atleast one time.


NBA Expansion

Happy for you Seattle fans. Long, long overdue.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfer]

He doesn’t realize who he is talking to yet. We don’t just know about Payton Allen and Kemp. We know about Sikma, Schremph, Williams, Haywood, Lewis, Brown and others.

Dennis Johnson, Sam Perkins, Hersey Hawkins, Vin Baker, Ray Allen...

 

[thunderc]

Dennis Johnson, Sam Perkins, Hersey Hawkins, Vin Baker, Ray Allen...

I said Allen but yea

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfer]

I said Allen but yea

Yeah my bad.
Then I'll sub KD in for him.

 

[shopson67]

Talent drain is the main thing I don’t like about it but it’s happening.

Don't worry, you can protect 8 players on the OKC roster.