14 cities that could possibly get an NBA team

Let’s take a look at 14 cities that might one day become a slam-dunk option for a new NBA franchise.

Round Rock

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Truth be told, Austin is already splitting at its seams—not to mention, the University is building the brand-new Moody Center for the Longhorns.

But Round Rock? That’s a different story.

What Foxboro is to Boston, Round Rock sits outside of Austin, just about 20 miles down the road. It is home to the Round Rock Express, the triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, and has plenty of space for things like, say, professional sports complexes and all of the commerce that comes with it. Of course, this keeps proximity to Austin, the two-million-plus metro population, and its wealth.

Unfortunately, this also keeps proximity to San Antonio and Houston. Plus, there’s Dallas—where Mark Cuban would exhibit the same deadpan stare (with drool) that Bevo is displaying in the above image…before he presses a button at his desk that opens a trapdoor to the unknown Chasm of Wannabe NBA Owners.

Odds: .3 out of 10 

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