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Las Vegas NBA expansion bid heats up with new arena proposal

Las Vegas NBA expansion bid heats up with new arena proposal

Caesars and VICI pitch a new NBA arena behind three Las Vegas casinos (Paris, Horseshoe, Planet Hollywood), adding a major new player to the city's expansion bid. Multiple billionaires bidding, $7-10B valuation, 2028-29 target. Bill Foley hints at 'warrior class' name. Nancy Walton Laurie also a suitor. This is a significant new development for Las Vegas sports.

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Updated Aug 1, 2026