Seattle this may be the clearest NBA expansion signal yet.

Veteran NBA reporter Brad Townsend joins host Danny Ball and says the financial groundwork is already circulating among owners… with a vote this summer but other owners wanting to vote sooner, expansion could be closer than fans think.

Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News joins Iconic Sonics to break down what he's hearing about NBA expansion, including a possible vote timeline, why Seattle and Las Vegas are the frontrunners, and why the process may be further along than most realize.

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0:00 – NBA Expansion Update: What We're Hearing
2:15 – Why Seattle's Expansion Case Feels Strong
6:42 – The NBA's Market Study Explained
10:18 – Expansion Fees & Owner Financial Discussions
14:07 – When Could the NBA Vote on Expansion?
18:55 – Why Relocation Is Off the Table
22:31 – Seattle vs Las Vegas: Who Has the Edge?
27:12 – Western Conference Realignment & Minnesota East?
31:44 – The New NBA TV Deal & Expansion Timing
36:20 – Mark Cuban's Role After the Sale
41:08 – Luka Fallout & The Mavericks' Future
46:50 – Tanking, Draft Depth & League Parity
52:33 – ABA Stories & George Gervin
58:10 – Final Seattle Expansion Takeaways