LeBron says no plans to be part of Vegas expansion team bid

Houston– Lebron James There is no longer any intention to become part of the ownership group for a potential NBA expansion franchise in Las Vegas.

“No, I’m not,” James said after scoring 30 points Los Angeles Lakers‘ win 124-116 Above Houston Rockets On Wednesday. “no way.”

It is likely that James had entertained in public on several occasions before. “I want a team in Vegas. I want a team in Vegas,” James said on a 2022 episode of his digital show “The Shop.”

However, with a vote at the Board of Governors meeting next week to approve moving forward with a bidding process for franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle, James said he has no intention of being a part of the process.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday that industry executives expect offers in the $7 billion to $10 billion range for each expansion franchise.