NBA reviewing finalists' bids for Las Vegas expansion team worth $12-13 billion
League sources say three ownership groups remain in contention for the franchise, valued between $12 billion and $13 billion.
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The NBA is reviewing bids from three finalist ownership groups vying to be awarded a planned expansion franchise in Las Vegas, with the team valued in the $12 billion to $13 billion range, according to sources cited by ESPN.
The three groups reported to be in contention are Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; Steve Apostolopoulos and Marc Lasry; and Bill Foley and Jerry Colangelo. A decision on the winning bid is expected from the league in the coming period, though a precise timeline has not been publicly confirmed.
An expansion team in Las Vegas would mark a significant step for the NBA's growth strategy, adding a market that has already become home to major sporting events and other professional franchises in recent years.
The valuation range placed on the prospective franchise underscores the scale of interest in NBA ownership, reflecting broader trends in professional sports where franchise values have climbed sharply across multiple leagues.
None of the three groups has publicly commented on the bidding process, and the NBA has not detailed the criteria it will use to select a winning bid beyond the ongoing review described by league sources.
Further details are expected to emerge as the league moves closer to a final decision on the sale.
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