Continuation of his statements about his long-term plans NBA is to expand to other regions or even countries gave Adam Silver. The commissioner of the league, in fact, did not hesitate to mention who would be possible candidates to host a new team in the league.
“We will have to look at our TV contracts first before looking at the extension. We are in the process of closing these deals now and they will be long term. It is not certain how we will expand. We should see the spillover of talent, because there is great basketball being played all over the world. I believe that undoubtedly, within the next few years, the NBA can host two more teams. There is interest in the market“, he emphasized.
When asked about possible new cities he said:A possible return to Seattle has been discussed. Las Vegas is also very interested in a team. Maybe we’ll go to Mexico City one day. But there are many cities in the US and Canada that have approached us and said they would be interested».
It is recalled that the last expansion of the NBA took place in 2004 with the Charlotte Bobcats, now renamed the Hornets. The league now includes 30 teams, two fewer than the NFL and NHL.
Source: Sport Fm
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