What Ryan Smith has said about NBA expansion

1 quote · 1 episode · May 15, 2026

Ryan Smith, Qualtrics co-founder and owner of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, has been quoted on NBA expansion once in 1 episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, most recently on May 15, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Smith said he would support expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas as part of the NBA's broader global strategy despite concerns about Vegas's proximity to Utah.
“if Seattle and, and Vegas are part of that bigger picture, like I'll do it”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Harden’s Moment, an NFL Schedule Glut, Owning the Jazz, and a Boston Sports Check-In—With Bryan Curtis, Bill’s Dad, and Ryan Smith (May 15, 2026) · Listen from 2:38:55

Episodes

Harden’s Moment, an NFL Schedule Glut, Owning the Jazz, and a Boston Sports Check-In—With Bryan Curtis, Bill’s Dad, and Ryan Smith
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 15, 2026 · 2 h 54 min
Bill Simmons previews NBA Game 6s, discusses sports schedule glut with Bryan Curtis, Boston sports with his dad, and Jazz rebuilding with owner Ryan Smith.

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