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Las Vegas mayor to pitch downtown to NBA for site of potential arena
- Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley will pitch a downtown 20-acre site to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for a potential arena in a planned meeting next week.
- The proposed site is a 20-acre plot near City Hall by the World Market Center, owned by Blackstone, described as an alternative to Strip locations.
- Berkley said the downtown site could offer a less congested alternative to the Strip and would be examined by the NBA in their expansion considerations.
- Berkley highlighted Las Vegas as a hub for professional sports with teams like the Knights and Aces, aiming to attract NBA expansion.
- Berkley said she plans to invite Silver to visit Las Vegas when he travels to the region.
- The NBA is exploring Las Vegas for expansion and will determine its direction after assessing ownership and arena options by year end.
- Two ownership groups have shown interest in a Las Vegas NBA franchise, including Magic Johnson’s group and Bill Foley’s group.
- Las Vegas Mayor Berkley emphasized that the city could support all four major leagues and additional teams in the sports capital role.
- The Downtown site’s proximity to City Hall and World Market Center could offer strategic access for a new NBA arena.
- The report includes context on related local sports developments, including teams and facilities in Las Vegas.
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