Not only the team! A stadium is also needed! James is joining forces with a consortium to launch a bid after retirement
According to Forbes sports reporter Evan Sidery, discussions about Las Vegas becoming the next NBA expansion site is continuing to heat up.
And James is joining forces with Redbird Capital and Fenway Sports Group to launch a competitive ownership bid after retirement. The consortium hopes to build a brand new gym on the Las Vegas Strip.
Previously, the NBA's two midseason semi-finals were played at the T-Mobile Center in Las Vegas. James has repeatedly stated in interviews that he hopes to have an NBA team.
At present, Xiao Hua has not fully promised to expand the army, and even the timetable for starting the army is not determined. League sources and the team that are forming bidders have both set their goals for the 2027-28 season.
If the proposal to expand the army in Casino is successful, Las Vegas will become the third professional sports major league team to join the NHL Golden Knights and NFL Raiders.