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.

Montreal

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Known more for hockey—or giving Johnny Manziel another chance—Montreal has been one of the cities mentioned in past NBA expansion conversations. As Canada’s second-largest city and television market, omitting Montreal would be ignoring a real possibility for growth ($).

Sure, it’s logical to argue that an NBA team in Montreal would be nothing more than another MLB/Expos debacle, but remember, this is basketball, not baseball. And with the hoop popularity growing in Canada—with the championship trophy currently property of Toronto—claiming this possible location to be ” just like Vancouver” is as unfounded as it is off by about a half-decade.

Odds: 4 out of 10

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