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NBA in Nashville? Adam Silver wouldn’t mind Grizzlies playing ‘a few games a year’ there
- Silver said he would love for the Grizzlies to play a few games a year in Nashville to grow the team’s presence in the state.
- Silver stressed Memphis remains a great market and a solid NBA city despite Nashville discussions.
- The Grizzlies’ lease at FedExForum ends after the 2028-29 season, shaping future decisions.
- LeBron James suggested moving the Grizzlies to Nashville, citing the city's sports culture.
- Silver described cross-market play as a precedent, citing San Antonio’s Austin games as context.
- Silver emphasized Nashville’s rising status but reaffirmed Memphis as a viable NBA city.
- Memphis’s regional market remains central to the Grizzlies’ long-term plans.
- The discussion occurred after LeBron James criticized Memphis and suggested Nashville as a relocation option.
- The 2025-26 season saw the Spurs play in Austin as part of an I-35 Series, illustrating cross-market play.
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