News Expansion Draft Protection discussion - Adam Silver says NBA will make decision on expansion in 2026, cites Seattle and Las Vegas as possibilities

[inagra]

That's a great point.

I know it's a different sport, but how are the Raiders doing there?

I thought the NBA was underwhelmed with the Cup Finals in Vegas and may even think to not only move the semifinals away from Vegas next year, but the final as well.
If that is what you think about the reception of the Basketball product in Vegas, better not start a team there

I think having your own team makes a big difference. The Vegas hockey team is doing very well and won a cup within 5 years or expansion.

NBA team will do better than cup

 

[spurraider21]

That's a great point.

I know it's a different sport, but how are the Raiders doing there?

well the raiders are fucking terrible, so enthusiasm in the city isnt really there. but they basically have no home field advantage right now. then again, vegas embraced the knights right away when they were good right away

 

[scott]

well the raiders are fucking terrible, so enthusiasm in the city isnt really there. but they basically have no home field advantage right now. then again, vegas embraced the knights right away when they were good right away

It feels like any Vegas team will always suffer from strong opponent crowds just because Vegas is such an easy and attractive place for opposing fans to visit.

 

[couchman]

I expect our team to look different when this finally happens and our choices will be different then.
If it was TODAY I’d let Champ or Vassell go. Probably Champ.
If we had a decent alternative PF option I’d rather go with Barnes to be honest but he’s critical for now.