Will the NBA have a new expansion team in play during or before the 2026-2027 season?
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The NBA has repeatedly discussed adding an expansion team (in particular in Seattle or Las Vegas).
- The commissioner, Adam Silver, has stated his priorities are to first set a new CBA, organize media rights, and then move attention to expansion.
- The players' CBA was completed on April '23, and the negotiating window with current media partners begins in March '24.
- One of the major speculated expansion destinations, Las Vegas, hosted the inaugural in-season tournament, and is the site for the NBA Summer League.
- Resolves YES if a new team is playing in the league during or before the 2026-2027 season.