Maria Cantwell
03/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/25/2026 10:39
Cantwell Statement on NBA Board Vote to Formally Consider Expansion to Seattle
03.25.26
Cantwell Statement on NBA Board Vote to Formally Consider Expansion to Seattle
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, the NBA's Board of Governors voted to open a negotiation window to expand teams into Seattle and Las Vegas, a process that could result in the two franchises tipping off in the 2028-2029 season.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - the committee tasked with overseeing sports - issued the following statement:
"Yes! The debate for NBA expansion has begun! Seattle will be front and center in that debate," Sen. Cantwell said.
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