Las Vegas, Nevada

They have the Golden Knights in the NHL, the Raiders in the NFL, the Aces in the WNBA, they could be getting the Oakland Athletics soon and Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing places in the nation in terms of population and living. 

Putting an NBA franchise in Las Vegas would be a great move not just for the NBA, but the city as a whole. In the past, many have thought of Las Vegas as just being a place to gamble, but it has quickly turned into one of the most popular vacation spots in the United States, as well as offering plenty of attractions and events for families of any size to enjoy. 

Las Vegas truly is the most intriguing city in America in regards to sports right now because of all the money that is to be made in Nevada right now. 

Between gambling and events, Las Vegas has been one of the most profitable places in the United States over the last few years, and with new professional sports franchises in town, the revenue is only going to increase. 

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The NBA already has a strong relationship with the city of Las Vegas as well, as multiple showcases are held in Vegas yearly, as well as the NBA’s Summer League event that takes place at the Thomas and Mack Center and Cox Pavilion every single summer. 

Las Vegas also has T-Mobile Arena, which opened in 2017 and is home to the NHL’s Golden Knights. The arena is new, can hold 18,000 fans for basketball games and is used yearly by USA Basketball for practices and events. 

Seattle and Las Vegas are the two clear-cut choices for the NBA when they begin to talk about possible expansion teams and it would not be shocking to see both cities gain a new franchise within the next several years.