Introduction:
The NBA announced two new franchises as Seattle earn a team, who many expected as they will be returning the SuperSonics. The surprise bid was Cincinnati earning a team. Many thought Vegas would but Cincinnati earned the 32nd team. They will be named the Royals as the got the approval from Sacramento Kings to use the naming rights. Both teams will participate in the 2019-2020 season so they have a short offseason to begin their franchises.