Adam Silver Updates NBA Expansion Timeline Amid Las Vegas, Seattle, Mexico City Buzz

NBA commissioner Adam Silver provided a timeline and update on league expansion during Tuesday's edition of the Pat McAfee Show (25-second mark).

"We're still a few seasons away from actual expansion taking place, but as you said, we've been public about the fact that we're looking closely at Las Vegas and Seattle," Silver said.

"Las Vegas seems to have an insatiable appetite for sports and entertainment. Several groups now are thinking of even building a brand-new arena in town, which at least the presentation is maybe the most spectacular arena ever.

"Seattle has a great arena, there's a great NBA tradition there, so we're looking closely at returning to Seattle.

"I've mentioned maybe down the road, there's Mexico City, largest city in North America, burgeoning a huge basketball base. Fans in Mexico, large Mexican-American population. So a bunch of different opportunities out there, and discussions are ongoing about Las Vegas and Seattle right now."

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