NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 16, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
NBA Ownership & Expansion Outlook
Suns majority stake espn.com negotiations appear headed toward a binding mediation as Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia espn.com seeks to potentially increase his controlling interest from 87% to 96% by buying out minority partners' remaining 13% share. This internal ownership consolidation coincides with increased league-wide speculation that the NBA is nearing expansion espn.com, with Seattle and Las Vegas espn.com remaining the leading candidates for the next two franchises, including discussions around how a potential expansion draft might be structured.