16,907 fans attend Lakers' preseason game in Las Vegas, highlighting city's potential as NBA market.

The Los Angeles Lakers' preseason game in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena drew 16,907 fans, underscoring the city's potential as an NBA market. The Lakers have played there since 1988, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has identified Las Vegas, alongside Seattle, as possible future expansion locations. The city's growing sports culture, bolstered by teams like the Raiders and Aces, indicates a strong local and tourist interest in basketball.

October 16, 2024
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