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Patrick Dumont: Las Vegas a Natural Fit for an NBA Team
Las Vegas Sands CEO Patrick Dumont tells CNBC expansion to Las Vegas would be “a natural thing to do,” discussing NBA prospects and timing on CNBC Sports.
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Patrick Dumont, CEO of Las Vegas Sands and governor of the Dallas Mavericks, calls adding an NBA team in Las Vegas "a natural thing to do," arguing the city fits the league’s footprint and fan base. He frames the move as both a business and civic next step rather than a speculative idea, and his dual role in gaming and NBA ownership makes the comment more than casual optimism. The clip focuses on timing and fit, not on specific franchise mechanics.