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NBA to announce expansion team in Las Vegas by...?
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Will the NBA announce a Las Vegas expansion team?

Sep 29, 2026, 9:53 PM EST - Nov 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Total volume:
$16,427
Volume 24h:
$12,191
2,526%
Liquidity:
$6
100%
Open interest:
$167N/A

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Resolves Nov 6, 2026

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Will the NBA announce an expansion team in Las Vegas by November 6, 2026?

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At 95¢ buys you 105 shares | Odds: 48% Total Payout: $105 | Net Profit: $5 Multiplier: 1.05x | ROI: 5% High Projected APY: 4,119% Low liquidity 4 days to resolution
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November 6

Trade
48%
1%
Yes 95¢No 99.6¢
94.6¢
$6
$483
0%
14%
N/A
4d 3h 13m
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September 30

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2%
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$10,606
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Settled
No
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October 30

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0%
3%
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$1,230
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
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October 23

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2%
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$779
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No
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October 8

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$730
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No
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October 3

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7%
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$638
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No
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October 9

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7%
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$444
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No
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October 16

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25%
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$413
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No
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October 7

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$356
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No
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October 4

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4%
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$318
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No
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October 1

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$181
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No
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October 2

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4%
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$97
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No
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October 6

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$80
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October 5

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8%
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$71
N/A
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Settled
No
Total markets: 14

Description

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Basketball Association (NBA) officially announces an expansion team in Las Vegas between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purposes of this market, a qualifying announcement is an official NBA announcement that the league has selected an ownership group for a Las Vegas expansion franchise, or that its Board of Governors has approved an expansion franchise in Las Vegas. An announcement of a selected ownership group will qualify even if Board of Governors approval or completion of the transaction is still pending. The announcement must be made through the NBA's official channels or by the NBA Commissioner or another authorized NBA representative. Announcements that the league is exploring or evaluating expansion, general statements of interest in or intent to expand to Las Vegas, bidding deadlines or timelines, lists of finalist bidders, statements made only by a bidding group or other third parties, and media reports not confirmed by an official NBA announcement will not qualify. The franchise's home market must be in the Las Vegas metropolitan area (Clark County, Nevada). The relocation of an existing NBA franchise will not qualify. A qualifying announcement will resolve this market to "Yes" regardless of when the team is scheduled to begin play, or whether the selection or approval is later reversed. The primary resolution source will be official information from the NBA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Polymarket

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the National Basketball Association (NBA) officially announces an expansion team in Las Vegas between market creation and the listed date, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purposes of this market, a qualifying announcement is an official NBA announcement that the league has selected an ownership group for a Las Vegas expansion franchise, or that its Board of Governors has approved an expansion franchise in Las Vegas. An announcement of a selected ownership group will qualify even if Board of Governors approval or completion of the transaction is still pending. The announcement must be made through the NBA's official channels or by the NBA Commissioner or another authorized NBA representative. Announcements that the league is exploring or evaluating expansion, general statements of interest in or intent to expand to Las Vegas, bidding deadlines or timelines, lists of finalist bidders, statements made only by a bidding group or other third parties, and media reports not confirmed by an official NBA announcement will not qualify. The franchise's home market must be in the Las Vegas metropolitan area (Clark County, Nevada). The relocation of an existing NBA franchise will not qualify. A qualifying announcement will resolve this market to "Yes" regardless of when the team is scheduled to begin play, or whether the selection or approval is later reversed. The primary resolution source will be official information from the NBA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Frequently asked questions

Currently, prediction market odds on Polymarket suggest a very high probability of the NBA announcing an expansion team in Las Vegas. While direct comparisons to sportsbook odds aren't always available for these types of future events, polls and analysts generally agree that Las Vegas is the frontrunner for a potential expansion franchise. However, this market reflects the collective wisdom of traders specifically focused on this outcome, potentially incorporating information not fully captured in traditional betting markets. It's important to remember that prediction markets offer a different perspective based on incentivized forecasting.

On Polymarket, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell shares representing their belief in the outcome. The price of a share directly reflects the probability of the NBA announcing an expansion team in Las Vegas by the resolution date. On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the price adjusts, providing a real-time assessment of the likelihood of the event occurring. The current price indicates a strong consensus among traders regarding the potential for expansion to Las Vegas, as evidenced by the high probability reflected in share prices.

This market resolves around Nov 7, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will depend on whether the NBA officially announces an expansion team located in Las Vegas before the resolution date. Any official announcement from the NBA regarding expansion will be the determining factor. The market will then settle based on that announcement, reflecting the collective prediction of traders regarding the likelihood of this event occurring by the specified timeframe.

Several signals could significantly impact this market. Official statements from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver or other league executives regarding expansion plans would be a major catalyst. News about potential ownership groups forming in Las Vegas, or the approval of funding for a new arena, could also drive price movement. Unexpected developments in the league's collective bargaining agreement, or changes in the overall economic climate, could also influence trader sentiment. Any credible information suggesting a shift in the NBA's expansion timeline or location would likely cause fluctuations in the market.