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Tracy McGrady reveals NBA expansion coming to Las Vegas with LeBron James as the owner of the franchise: "It's his team. I heard it through league channels."

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Seven-time NBA All-Star Tracy McGrady revealed that NBA expansion is coming to Las Vegas, with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James headlining the project.

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"I've heard that for the last three years, that it was gonna be an expansion team out here in Las Vegas," McGrady told GQ's Howard Beck. "I heard that LeBron James is going to be the owner of that. It's his team. I heard it through league channels."

Where should the second team go, according to McGrady?

"Seattle, of course," he responded. "And then I think you move New Orleans to the Eastern Conference. I love Seattle. I loved the city. And I loved the arena. I had some big games in KeyArena."

Last summer, LeBron disclosed that he was willing to buy an NBA team in Las Vegas.

James, who already has a stake in Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC among other franchises, has previously said his goal is to own an NBA franchise "sooner than later".

NBA already hosts Summer League games in Las Vegas, and it seems it's just a matter of time before the NBA expands there.

Meanwhile, the Lakers superstar continues to play at an All-Star level and has stated his hope of finishing his career alongside his son Bronny James, a 2024 draft prospect.

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