According to multiple reports, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has said that NBA expansion could come as soon as 2022. The two most likely locations according to Silver are returning to Seattle and Las Vegas. Here’s my proposed look at what the NBA would look like if the NBA were to expand:
*I am also adding other expansion teams to make the divisions even*
Eastern Conference
Atlantic
Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
Charlotte Hornets
Miami Heat
New York Knicks
Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Washington Wizards
Central
Chicago Bulls
Cincinnati Lions
Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies
Milwaukee Bucks
New Orleans Pelicans
Toronto Raptors
Western Conference
Central
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Houston Rockets
Kansas City Panthers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder
San Antonio Spurs
St. Louis Arches
Utah Jazz
Pacific
Golden State Warriors
Las Vegas Stars
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trail Blazers
Sacramento Kings
San Diego Surf
Seattle SuperSonics