Board of Governors Vote · 3/25/2026
NBA votes to explore Seattle expansion, possible Sonics return
Spokesman-Review
Local coverage of the unanimous Board of Governors vote to begin exploring expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. Silver said the goal is a final decision by the end of 2026 but emphasized exploration is not commitment.
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