Bill Simmons Predicts LeBron James’ Fenway Sports Group Will Have NBA Franchise In Las Vegas

Bill Simmons says LeBron James will own NBA franchise in Las Vegas.

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With the NBA as deep as it has ever been, and making more money than ever, now is the time to give serious consideration to expansion franchises.

Already, a lot of noise has been made about Las Vegas and Seattle, and the recent $4 billion purchase of the Phoenix Suns may give us a hint as to what’s to come.

Adrian Wojnarowski reveals that Mat Ishbia, a billionaire mortgage lender, is set to complete the purchase of the Phoenix Suns. 

BREAKING: Billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia is finalizing a purchase of the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. The deal, expected to be completed in the near future, would end the tumultuous tenure of owner Robert Sarver.

The league has the resources to support at least two expansion teams, although it’s still unknown where these teams will be or who will step up to own them.

According to Bill Simmons of The Ringer, however, LeBron James and FSG will be the ones to end up with a Vegas team while the Seattle franchise just turns into a massive bidding war.

The Suns are setting the market for the 2 expansion teams that are coming… Vegas (going to Fenway Sports Group/LeBron) and Seattle (bidding war). Now the NBA knows it can get minimum 4b for Vegas and 4.5 for Seattle. That’s the new price.


Can LeBron James Really Own A Las Vegas Expansion Team?

It will only be a few years before the NBA adds another basketball team, but it’s bound to happen soon enough with the current trajectory of the league.

While LeBron still has a long process to fill out before he can step into an ownership role, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has already recognized his dreams of owning a team.

One of LeBron James’ goals is to be a governor of an NBA team. Previously, he claimed that he wanted to own an NBA team in Las Vegas, and he also sent a direct message to Adam Silver in the process.

“I think its very healthy for the league when you have sort of this life-cycle of players moving into management, potentially moving into ownership,” Silver told Andrews on NBA Today. “Obviously Michael Jordan is the owner of Charlotte…its great for the ecosystem. I’m thrilled that LeBron aspires to be an NBA team owner one day. Las Vegas specifically will make a great location for a franchise one day. We have the WNBA team there, the Aces, that obviously just won the championship.”

LeBron is a part owner of the Fenway Sports Group, and already has a stake in some professional teams. As his career progressed, he has taken an increasing interest in expanding his business empire and FSG has been the perfect launching pad for him.

At this point, it seems like LeBron is destined to own his own team one day, and Las Vegas is probably the perfect place for him. There, he can continue to build his basketball legacy in a market ripe with business opportunities.

Who knows, it could even be a place he goes to finish his career (and team up with his son) when he becomes a free agent in 2024.

For now, though, he’s just trying to survive as the last remaining star in Los Angeles.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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