NBA: Las Vegas, Seattle take a big step towards getting expansion teams
All 30 owners voted to explore the two city bids, according to ESPN, with the 2028-29 season the entry point.

All 30 owners voted to explore the two city bids, according to ESPN, with the 2028-29 season the entry point.





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Harden, an 11-time All-Star, was traded for the fifth time in his career after more than two seasons at the LA Clippers.
NY Knicks record 112-100 win over the LA Lakers, while reigning champions OKC beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111.
NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers’ nine-time All Star Paul George for 25 games for undisclosed anti-drug policy violation.
Doncic leads the way as LA Lakers beat the 142-111, while New York Knicks overcome Portland Trail Blazers 127-97.
Cooper Flagg scores 49 points, the most by a teenager in a single NBA game, but Charlotte Hornets beat Dallas Mavericks.
Philadelphia 76ers beat Houston Rockers 128-122, while Nuggets, Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Clippers and Spurs also win.
LA Lakers star had one of his most impactful games of the season to propel his side to a comeback win against Denver.
Los Angeles Clippers overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Toronto Raptors 121-117, while Nets and Cavaliers also win.
Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China.
Portland Trail Blazers beat Houston Rockets 111-105 despite Kevin Durant moving to seventh on the NBA’s all-time list.