![]() ![]() ![]() Las Vegas is already home to the NBA Summer League, which happens at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center. NBA commissioner Adam Silver, in response to questions about a potential expansion, has said he doesn't expect it to happen any time soon. NBA superstar LeBron James has talked frequently in recent months about his desire to own a franchise in Las Vegas. Much has been said about bringing an NBA franchise to Las Vegas over the years in light of the success demonstrated by the Vegas Golden Knights, the Las Vegas Aces and the Las Vegas Raiders. The park would be home to the Oakland Athletics - if MLB commissioners approve their relocation. This news comes just a day after Nevada lawmakers approved $380 million in public funds for the proposed construction of a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip. They're asking Clark County to grant an entitlement - hopefully by the end of the year - in order to move forward.Ī master plan for the campus is yet to be finalized, Lieweke said, noting that Oak View Group is pushing to start work on the project as soon as next year. The company has already invested $27 million, Lieweke said, and has $1 billion in private funds ready to invest. The company expects it to be "the largest development in the history of Las Vegas." Oak View Group estimates the project would cost $10 billion. The campus would include hotels, casinos, restaurants and other facilities, Lieweke said. Lieweke says the company is working to finalize an entitlement with Clark County to build a 66-acre sports campus in Las Vegas, with an arena as the centerpiece. ![]() HAPPENING NOW: At the Las Vegas Perspective 2023, Tim Leiweke the CEO & Chairman of Oak View Group says he is working to build a $10 billion dollar privately funded 66 acre sports campus with an arena to help bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas. ![]()
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