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NBA to decide on expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas in 2026
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the league will make a decision on expansion by 2026, with Seattle and Las Vegas as the leading candidates. The move would add two teams, ending the NBA's 30-team structure in place since 2004. Silver emphasized the cities' potential while gauging economic viability.
As NBA owners prepare to vote next week on advancing expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas—targeting a 2028-29 debut with an official franchise vote likely in July—the move to 32 teams opens the door to revamping the NBA Cup. A full single-elimination format, akin to March Madness, could replace the current confusing group stage and boost fan engagement.
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LeBron James' hopes of owning an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas have dimmed after his expected financial partner, Fenway Sports Group, indicated it is not interested due to the high cost. This comes ahead of NBA owners' vote on advancing expansion to Las Vegas and Seattle on March 25.
In Seattle's South Park neighborhood, the Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association has launched a program using biodigesters to convert food waste into liquid fertilizer and biogas. Started in 2021, the initiative addresses local garbage issues while fostering community involvement and green jobs. Residents and businesses participate by diverting waste, reducing emissions compared to traditional landfilling.
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Seattle’s incoming mayor, Katie Wilson, is poised to take office amid what one commentator calls a humanitarian emergency in King County’s homelessness crisis. A recent federal count found nearly 17,000 people experiencing homelessness in the county, and opinion writers and policy advocates are urging a shift toward treatment-focused responses, particularly for those struggling with serious mental illness and addiction.