LeBron James reiterates desire to own NBA franchise in Las Vegas: 'Hopefully I can bring my franchise here'

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For the first time since 1983-84, a regular season, professional NBA game will be played in Las Vegas this week.

The In-Season Tournament's semifinals and finals will be played at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday and Saturday night, and the sport's biggest star in LeBron James is in town.

James is on the back-end of his NBA career, being in his 21st season in the league (and still dominating). He's one of just four athletes to reach billionaire status, so naturally, he has not shied away from wanting to own a team post-playing.

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LeBron James of the Lakers during the game against the Houston Rockets on Dec. 2, 2023, at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

It remains to be seen if the NBA will have a team in Vegas, but once the Oakland Athletics move there, the city will have three teams, along with the NFL's Raiders and NHL's Golden Knights. 

James, though, has spoken of his desire to own a team in southern Nevada, and while speaking to media in Vegas on Wednesday, he reiterated his sentiment to bring a franchise to the "sports town."

"It's crazy to say, but Vegas is a sports town," he said. "You look at the Aces, the hockey team, the Raiders, the A's is coming here. Obviously, we just had F1 here… it's a sports town. Hopefully I can bring my franchise here some day.

Las Vegas was one of the most popular travel destinations for summer 2023 trips. (iStock)

"They know what they're watching, they show a lot of support, and sports is gigantic here right now. They definitely support their clubs, that's for sure."

James first said he wanted to own a team in Vegas