Momentum continues around potential NBA expansion and Nevada lawmakers have made their stance clear in support of bringing a franchise to Las Vegas.
According to a report from FOX5 Vegas' Rachel Zalucki, Nevada's congressional delegation sent a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver urging the league to choose Las Vegas as an expansion destination. The letter, dated March 19, 2026, was signed by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, as well as Representatives Dina Titus, Mark Amodei, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford.
"The March 19, 2026 letter was signed by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen, as well as Representatives Dina Titus, Mark Amodei, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford. The lawmakers urged Silver to consider Las Vegas' 20-year partnership with the NBA through hosting Summer League and NBA Cup championships."
The letter reads in part, "As you consider the future of the NBA, we urge you to build on the league's local momentum by selecting Las Vegas as a site for a future league franchise."
Las Vegas has emerged along with Seattle as one of the leading candidates for expansion as the NBA prepares for next week's Board of Governors meeting, where an initial vote on expansion is expected.
Las Vegas' sports success and NBA ties strengthen the case for expansion
In their letter, the lawmakers also pointed to the city's success with other professional sports franchises as evidence of its readiness for an NBA team. He highlighted the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders, the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, a three-time championship-winning franchise, and the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights, which won the Stanley Cup in 2023.
Las Vegas has also maintained a long-standing relationship with the NBA, hosting the Summer League each year and serving as a site for recent NBA Cup championship events.
As expansion discussions continue, the league is considering both market feasibility and long-term growth opportunities. The unified effort by Nevada lawmakers underscores growing support for Las Vegas as the NBA evaluates its next step.
