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.

Kansas City

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Look through the NBA history books, and you’ll notice that Kansas City was once home to the now-Sacramento Kings. Look to about two years ago, and you’ll notice that one NBA executive said Kansas City would be a leading candidate—right behind Seattle— if the league expands.

With the success of the Oklahoma City Thunder just some 350 miles down the road, Kansas City could piggyback on the “smaller markets gaining traction in the NBA” campaign. However, the city’s population of just under 500,000 becomes a different story when considering the Kansas City Metro area is over two million. Complement that with the sturdy fan bases of the Chiefs and the Royals—plus, mix in youthful basketball consumers over in Lawrence—and you can see why that exec anonymously spilled the Hot Take beans.

Odds: 6 out of 10

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