Las Vegas
Already host to the NHL’s Golden Knights—an incredibly popular attraction, by the way—and soon home to the NFL’s Raiders, Vegas not only has the capability of bringing in an NBA franchise, but it also has a unique, happenstance framework to help make it a lasting success: a continuous flow of willing consumers, looking for a fun ticket.
Basketball isn’t an enigma in Vegas, either. From UNLV’s heyday with Coach Tarkanian to the multiple hosting opportunities with NCAA and the NBA’s summer league, basketball has been an attraction for the city—not overlooking the fact that the NBA is one of the most popular gambling sports, too.
Odds: 5 out of 10
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