Dana White NBA Expansion Ties Still Alive Ahead of $13B Decision

Dana White says he’s still part of the Las Vegas NBA expansion conversation, answering “Yes” when asked at Tuesday’s Contender Series press conference whether he remains involved with a prospective ownership group. The NBA is narrowing bids for a Las Vegas franchise to three finalist groups, with a reported $12 billion to $13 billion price range including an arena. One bid is led by Nancy Walton Laurie and Bill Laurie; another pairs Steve Apostolopoulos with Marc Lasry; the third includes Bill Foley and Hall of Famer Jerry Colangelo. The league aims to select a winner soon, with board approval targeted by the end of 2026 and the earliest tip-off in 2028–29.