Las Vegas already seems part of the NBA world, which makes expansion decision feel inevitable Atlanta Hawks' Dyson Daniels (5) defends as Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots during a semifinal game in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Kyle Terada/Pool Photo via AP)
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, center, yells during the first half of a semifinal game against the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) vie for the ball during the second half of a semifinal game in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young reacts after missing a 3-point basket during the second half of a semifinal game against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
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Atlanta Hawks' Dyson Daniels (5) defends as Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots during a semifinal game in the NBA Cup basketball tournament Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Kyle Terada/Pool Photo via AP)