According to reporters, the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans are frequently mentioned as potential teams that could relocate to new cities.

"Although expansion remains the NBA's preferred option for bringing teams to Seattle and Las Vegas, Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed to Sports Illustrated last month that relocation is also under consideration. While no league official will publicly name potential relocation candidates, the Grizzlies and Pelicans—two small-market teams whose arena agreements expire at the end of this decade—have long been privately regarded within the industry as the most likely relocation targets."