League Growth
Expansion
Two expansion franchises join The Offseason for the 2026-27 season: the Las Vegas Vipers and the Seattle SuperSonics. Both clubs are building through the draft, trades and free agency.
Expansion Teams
Las Vegas Vipers
Manager · @D1Stephcurryglazeralltheway
Traded into the 2026 draft and landed Russell Westbrook as the veteran anchor.
Seattle SuperSonics
Manager · @RealCMB_12Glazer
Rebuilt the frontcourt immediately with Maxime Raynaud off waivers.
Protected Players
Expansion Draft Selections
| Pick | Team | Player | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Seattle SuperSonics | Cam Carr | 2026 Draft |
| 16 | Las Vegas Vipers | Hannes Steinbach | 2026 Draft |
| 17 | Las Vegas Vipers | Dailyn Swain | 2026 Draft |
| 18 | Seattle SuperSonics | Chris Cenac Jr. | 2026 Draft |
Important Dates
Jun 21, 2026
2026 NBA Draft
Jun 21, 2026
Trade window opens
Jul 1, 2026
Free agency opens
Oct 20, 2026
Regular season tip-off