As the NBA moves toward an expansion decision for the 2028-29 season, the location of a potential Las Vegas arena remains unsettled. More than a dozen sites have been floated in recent years, with most serious contenders sitting in Clark County jurisdiction rather than the city of Las Vegas proper.
Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft said he continues to meet with stakeholders, ownership groups, and site owners. "I continue to express what I believe from Clark County's perspective and our locals perspective would be the best options for both potential venues and ownership teams and site selection," Naft said. He added that the county wants an ownership group that invests in the community and a site that enhances surrounding real estate and economic investment.
On the north Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas is pitching its 42-acre site next to the Las Vegas Convention Center. President and CFO Carlos Castro said the property offers convenient valley-wide access, Strip frontage, more than 7,200 parking spaces in three garages, a Vegas Loop station, and a $4.3 billion resort steps away. "Our position remains unchanged: an NBA arena belongs on the North Strip, and Resorts World is ready to make that a reality," Castro said.
On the south Strip, two sites are in the mix: the county-owned Bali Hai Golf Club, which the county is actively looking to sell, and the proposed Diamond Arena site across from Mandalay Bay. Diamond Arena spokesperson Tom Letizia said the location makes sense because it sits near Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, and the future Athletics ballpark. "The South Strip has already demonstrated what a major sports district can be," Letizia said.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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