Tracy McGrady voiced opposition to potential NBA expansion as the league prepares for a Board of Governors meeting next week, where Las Vegas and Seattle are expected to be discussed as potential new markets.
Speaking on the latest episode of Cousins with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, McGrady questioned whether the league currently has enough talent to support additional teams.
"I'm trying my best to increase revenue... I'm just like, we have 30 teams, we have a lot of players, 450 probably even more now. We don't have the talent to try to start two more teams. I don't think we have the talent to start two more teams. Now can we remove two teams and add two teams?"
The NBA currently fields 30 teams, with rosters spanning the entire league as its popularity and global reach continues to grow. Expansion has long been seen as a possible next step, particularly with Seattle seeking the return of the SuperSonics and Las Vegas emerging as a strong candidate for a new franchise.
Tracy McGrady says he doesn't think the NBA has enough talent to add expansion teams:
"We got 30 teams. We don't have the talent to try to start two more teams. Can we remove two teams and add two teams? I say keep it at 30. I'm short on talent, brother!"
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Tracy McGrady raises questions about league talent pool amid NBA expansion talks
However, McGrady emphasized that talent distribution remains a concern throughout the league, suggesting that expansion could dilute the overall level of play.
“I say keep it at 30. Not enough talent for me, bro.”
The comments come as the NBA is evaluating both the competitive balance and financial opportunities associated with expansion. The addition of two new teams will increase league revenue and create additional roster spots, but will also require a deeper pool of high-level talent to maintain quality across all franchises.
Although discussions on expansion are ongoing, the league has not yet made a final decision. It is expected that the upcoming meeting will be an initial step in the assessment process as owners assess the long-term impact on both competition and business growth.
McGrady's approach adds to a broader conversation within basketball circles about whether the current talent pool can sustain further expansion without compromising the product on the court.
