What happened: The WNBA approved Davis' purchase of Las Vegas from MGM Resorts International on Jan. 12, 2021. The club later became the first league franchise to occupy a complex built solely for a WNBA team.
Why it matters: The project put practice courts, basketball operations and player services under one roof. That model raised expectations for dedicated team infrastructure across the league.
By the numbers: $40 million reported cost; 64,000 square feet; two full-size practice courts.
What to watch: Watch how Las Vegas uses the facility in player development and recruitment as other teams invest in their own complexes.