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title: "Will the NBA approve a new franchise before 2030?"
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status: live
trading_closes_at: 2030-01-01T15:00:00+00:00
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venues: ["Kalshi"]
categories: ["Sports", "Basketball"]
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# Will the NBA approve a new franchise before 2030?

Live · $14,994 traded · listed on Kalshi

## About

If the Pro Basketball Board of Governors votes to approve a new franchise before Jan 1, 2030, then the market resolves to Yes.

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_From Kalshi's listing._

## Main market

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 92% | 96¢ on Kalshi | 96¢ |
| No | 8% | 12¢ on Kalshi | 12¢ |

## Open on a venue

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