Expansion of the NBA? It progresses very, very, very slow …

It’s been years since then NBA evokes expansion, with the creation of two new franchises, probably Seat (with the return of Sonic) and Las Vegas.

However, it should be noted that the discourse isAdam Silver It gradually developed on the topic. Firstly extremely enthusiastic, “Commissioning” of the Large League became more and more careful. Yesterday, the owners gathered in Las Vegas, on the margins of the summer league, and the expansion was the main subject of discussions.

Simple “curiosity”

Adam Silver has already explained for a long time that the chiefs of franchise expected the signing of a new TV contract on the assessment of opportunities for creating new franchises. He then convinced that it was necessary to see where certain clubs were sold, like Kelter. Now it says the subject must be analyzed in depth …

“There are still a lot of analyzes and that nothing is predetermined, in one way or another, and there is no particular calendar”, he said During the press conference organized at the exit of his meeting with the owners. “We will be as far as possible and examine all potential questions.” »

The two boards will now work on this issue: the Financial Committee and the Strategic Committee, which will therefore study the market to analyze all the consequences of expansion.

Adam Silver indicated that this is to set up a job “An important step” But to hear him speak simple “Curiosity” Owners, explaining that no research has been implemented, it is clear that there is no consensus on the need for expanding and that a franchise is even brake.

Not announced or planned schedule

According to the athletics, he is also divided before the meeting, some owners are not in all enthusiastic in creating two new franchises. Despite a huge TV contract that the NBA has just signed the Club Record Sales. What is it for? Since this sales are precisely related to billions of dollars that national and digital broadcasters will be distributed to 30 franchises and that the creation of two new franchises will mechanically reduce the actions of cake for existing clubs …

Especially since regional TV rights are in the United States in the United States, because Adam Silver recognizes, and there are only a few franchises that really benefit, in important markets.

“We should be a professional mistake if we do not examine the functioning of local regional television before expansion. The idea of trusting the city we still have to find a way to distribute your matches on local fans” doesn’t make sense. ” »

Therefore, we can expect the process to continue to withdraw the length, “Commission” stated that there is no calendar defined for a passage of up to 32 teams.