Puerto Vallarta News

Puerto Vallarta News

NBA considering establishing a franchise in Mexico

NBA games have been played in Mexico for a quarter of a century and the league, eager to grow the sport worldwide, is "going to look at" the possibility of establishing a franchise in that country, according to commissioner Adam Silver.

Silver said on Saturday when the Phoenix Suns played their second of two games in a week in the Mexican capital that there were no immediate plans to expand the NBA and the next step should be to increase the regular-season games in the region.

"In terms of a franchise in Mexico City, it's something that we . . .

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