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NBA Executives Concerned Expansion’s Price Tag Could Be a Thinner Talent Pool

As expansion chatter grows, some NBA executives see a downside beyond new markets. Howard Beck reported concern that adding two franchises would stretch rosters too thin, with one exec saying some current teams already carry players who “shouldn’t be in the NBA.” The same executive added NIL is keeping more talent in college, leaving even fewer pro-ready players available.