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And-Ones: Smith, Vegas, G League Trades, Breakout Team, More

Former NBA guard Kenny Smith, who has been an analyst for “Inside the NBA” for since 1998, has joined the prospective ownership group of Marc Lasry and Steve Apostolopoulos, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). According to Haynes…

By Rory Maher · Hoops Rumors

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:08 PM

Key Things to Know

Kenny Smith has joined Marc Lasry and Steve Apostolopoulos's ownership group pursuing an NBA expansion team.
The prospective ownership group remains in contention for a potential Las Vegas franchise.
Smith has reportedly raised 20 percent of the bid for the potential expansion team.

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Former NBA guard and longtime "Inside the NBA" analyst Kenny Smith has joined a prospective ownership group pursuing a potential expansion franchise in Las Vegas. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the bid is led by Marc Lasry and Steve Apostolopoulos.

Haynes reports that the ownership group remains in contention for a potential Las Vegas team. Additionally, Smith has reportedly raised 20 percent of the group's bid.

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And-Ones: Smith, Vegas, G League Trades, Breakout Team, More

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