NBA Expansion: Stars Safe, Role Players at Risk

0:00On March 27, the NBA is eyeing expansion soon, with Las Vegas and Seattle leading the pack for new franchises. That would trigger an expansion draft, where existing teams protect only a handful of players, leaving others up for grabs by the newcomers. Teams like the Boston Celtics, loaded with talent, face the biggest headaches here. They can shield their stars, but a deep bench means solid role players could still get snatched away. A recent mock expansion draft highlights the risk for Boston. It has them losing 22-year-old wing Jordan Walsh to Seattle. He stepped up this season on both ends of the floor. Oklahoma City faces a similar issue, potentially giving up Lew Dort in the simulation. The good news is, rules from pass drafts limit each team to just one loss. Contenders in their title chase might take a hit to the rotation, but lead growth could shake things up in fresh ways across the board. Boston Celtics News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.