The NBA has voted to explore potential expansion franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas. Seattle has been without an NBA team since 2008, when the SuperSonics relocated to Oklahoma City. Seattle has a strong following and a state-of-the-art arena in the form of Climate Pledge Arena. The NBA expansion to Las Vegas is seen as a strategic move, given the city's reputation as a major sports hub. The league will conduct a thorough evaluation of the potential expansion teams over several months.