What happened: Former Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry and Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos remain in contention for a Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise alongside Inside the NBA analyst Kenny Smith, per Chris Haynes.

Why it matters: Pairing a former NBA governor with Apostolopoulos and Smith's capital commitments keeps the group positioned as an active contender for a potential Las Vegas franchise.

What to watch: Expansion evaluations continue as the NBA weighs prospective ownership groups for Las Vegas.