Silver Weighs In: Seattle Ready for Five-Week Return! Las Vegas Venue Still in Limbo, Decision by Year-End

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on September 16 discussed the league's potential return to Seattle. He said Seattle discussions are less extensive than Las Vegas, as the Las Vegas venue remains undetermined, arena site selection has not yet begun, and the preparation cycle is longer. On the Seattle front, the league has already deployed an operations team to participate in the Climate Pledge Arena project. The venue boasts top-tier facilities but may require renovations to meet NBA game requirements. Silver stated that if Seattle needs five weeks to resume games, the league is fully prepared. Due to limited resources, more discussions have focused on Las Vegas; the league aims to make a decision on the matter by the end of the year.