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Last updated: March 16, 2026, 11:30 AM ET
NBA Governance & Player Resilience
The NBA Board of Governors is set to conduct an initial vote next week to formally explore expansion possibilities concentrated solely on Las Vegas and Seattle, signaling serious movement toward adding new franchises. This administrative focus on growth contrasts sharply with the immediate on-court drama, exemplified by Lakers guard Marcus Smart, who is currently driving the team's surge in the Western Conference standings despite a near-career-ending self-inflicted hand injury, which sources described involved glass fragments.