美国国家篮球联盟正在考虑扩大到32支球队, 拉斯维加斯和西雅图作为首选, 并计划对NBA杯进行重大改变. The NBA is considering expanding to 32 teams, with Las Vegas and Seattle as top picks, and plans major changes to the NBA Cup.

NBA专员Adam Silver证实,该联盟正在评估扩大至32支队伍的情况,拉斯维加斯和西雅图由于强大的基础设施和粉丝支持而成为顶尖竞争者,尽管其他市场仍在考虑之中。 NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed the league is evaluating expansion to 32 teams, with Las Vegas and Seattle leading as top contenders due to strong infrastructure and fan support, though other markets remain under consideration. 预计2026年将作出决定,定于1月开始与所有权集团进行认真会谈。 A decision is expected in 2026, with serious talks with ownership groups set to begin in January. NBA杯决赛可能从拉斯维加斯转移到历史悠久的大学场地, 半决赛将从下个赛季开始, The NBA Cup final may move from Las Vegas to historic college venues, and semifinals will shift to top seed home sites starting next season. 尽管锦标赛改用亚马逊第一视频, 观众率上升了14%, 社交媒体参与率也上升了126%。 Despite the tournament’s move to Amazon Prime Video, viewership rose 14% and social media engagement surged 126%. Silver还表明与FIBA的全球倡议取得了进展,包括柏林和伦敦可能定期赛季比赛。 Silver also signaled progress on a global initiative with FIBA, including potential regular-season games in Berlin and London.