Could Tampa get an NBA team?

On February 25, 2018, Dave Magley stated that Tampa, Florida, was approved as a basketball franchise for the upcoming 2019 season. On July 8, 2018, the team was announced as the Tampa Bay Titans. Bassel Harfouch, the team's owner, became the first ever player-owner in a professional league.

Why doesnt Tampa have an NBA team?

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Petersburg was the temporary home of the Toronto Raptors, who played home games at Amalie Arena for the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 concerns. In 1993, Tampa lobbied the NBA for an expansion franchise but was rejected because of the Orlando Magic's footprint in the region.

Is there a pro basketball team in Tampa?

Pro Basketball In Tampa | Tampa Bay Titans.

Is the NBA adding a new team?

However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver denied that discussions are currently happening for an expansion, for now. The commissioner spoke with reporters ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics and the Warriors on Thursday, and said there are currently no discussions of expanding the league.

Will there ever be more NBA teams?

The NBA has not added a new team in almost two decades, but the next round of expansion could be coming soon. During an appearance on 93.3 KJR, longtime columnist John Canzano reported that Seattle and Las Vegas have "already been earmarked" for expansion by the NBA.

Is Tampa getting a NBA team?

Will Seattle get NBA team?

During an appearance on 93.3 KJR, longtime columnist John Canzano reported that Seattle and Las Vegas have “already been earmarked” for expansion by the NBA. According to Canzano, the expansion is set to happen after the league's current media rights deal expires in 2024.

What NBA teams might move?

Will Las Vegas get a NBA team?

There is currently no NBA team in Las Vegas so either a team would either need to be relocated or there would have to be an expansion team. On June 2, NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters there's currently no plans to expand. “We are not discussing that at this time,” Silver said.

What basketball team is moving to Vegas?

Lakers' LeBron James to Move NBA into Las Vegas Expansion, says Bill Simmons. “I'm just saying, the Vegas thing, I would watch that," Simmons says. "I think it's officially real — LeBron is definitely going to be involved in that.”

Why is Toronto playing in Tampa?

In the face of COVID-19 restrictions put in place by the Canadian government, the Raptors relocated to Tampa for the 2020-21 season. Through the many challenges, players and management don't regret choosing Tampa as their temporary home.

Will Baltimore get an NBA team?

A new study from the American City Business Journals found the Ravens and Orioles don't leave any room for new teams to come into the market. Professional basketball, hockey and soccer fans, despair.

Will the NBA ever expand?

An NBA spokesman said the league has “no plans for expansion at this time.”

Will Canada get another NBA team?

Is another Canadian NBA team in the works? Not likely, says NBA commissioner Adam Silver. If you've been hoping that the Raptors' post-season success will lead to the genesis of a new Canadian NBA team, it may be time to find a new dream.

Will Pittsburgh ever get an NBA team?

The short answer: unlikely. There is not enough interest in basketball to be able to have a team. Sure, there are some rec leagues in Pittsburgh, but most basketball towns have people playing pickup day in and day out. Plus, there are many cities in line before Pittsburgh.

Why are there 2 NBA teams in LA?

Until 1960, the city didn't have a team. They only became a two-team city in 1984 when the Clips moved up the road from San Diego—in large part because Sterling grew up in LA. Sterling was a polarizing figure who has had articles and books written about his time running the team (poorly, I might add).

Does LeBron want to own a team?

New billionaire LeBron James says he wants to own an NBA team in Las Vegas.

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Where will the NBA expand to next?

In late 2020, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that Seattle is "at the top of the list" for when the NBA next "invariably" expands.

What NBA team no longer exists?

The Packers, Red Skins, and Waterloo Hawks left the NBA for the National Professional Basketball League, and are the only defunct teams to have ceased to exist in a league other than the NBA.

Is the WNBA adding more teams?

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, however, is in favor of adding new franchises to the league. Specifically, two new expansion teams in the next few years, though no exact timeline has been detailed. "We're transforming the economics of the league," Engelbert said.

Will the Grizzlies leave Memphis?

The Sports Authority will kick in $1 million this year, lowering the first combined payment from Memphis and Shelby County to $3.9 million. After that, the lease is up. And, without a new one, the Grizzlies are no longer tethered to Memphis.

Will Vancouver get another NBA team?

Its unlikely the league puts another team in the PNW after Seattle gets a team, as the PNW market will be oversaturated, which effectively rules out Vancouver getting a team.