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EuroLeague owners to meet October 5th to discuss potential NBA takeover
The future of European basketball faces a potential turning point as EuroLeague club owners prepare to meet on October 5th in Cernobbio, Italy, hosted by Olimpia Milano. A central topic of the summit is a potential acquisition proposal from the NBA, which could see the American league take over the EuroLeague structure.
If an agreement with the NBA is not reached, EuroLeague is moving forward with an independent strategic plan presented by CEO Chus Bueno. This plan involves expanding the competition to 24 teams and transitioning to a franchise-based model. This transformation includes the potential allocation of up to eight new long-term franchises starting in the 2027/28 season, with clubs like Partizan and Crvena Zvezda identified as potential candidates.
The proposed independent expansion aims to increase the league's total value to 4.3 billion euros by 2027, supported by projected investments exceeding 3.2 billion euros over the next five years.
Entities
Chus Bueno · EuroLeague · Euroleague Commercial Assets · Jaden Hardy · La Gazzetta dello Sport · Lake Como · Los Angeles Lakers · Luka Dončić · NBA · Olimpia Milano · Rob Pelinka · Sasha Vujacic
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Planned investments for the EuroLeague are expected to exceed 3.2 billion euros over the next five years. meridiansport.rs · www.danas.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Serbian clubs Partizan and Crvena Zvezda are among the candidates for new EuroLeague franchises. meridiansport.me · meridiansport.rs · www.espreso.co.rs
- [● 6 SOURCES] EuroLeague club owners will meet on October 5th at Lake Como, Italy, hosted by Olimpia Milano. banjaluka.net · meridiansport.me · meridiansport.rs · www.espreso.co.rs · www.mundodeportivo.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The goal is to increase the total value of the EuroLeague business system to 4.3 billion euros by 2027. meridiansport.rs · www.danas.rs
- [● 11 SOURCES] The NBA may present a proposal to acquire the EuroLeague. banjaluka.net · meridiansport.me · meridiansport.rs · ebasket.gr · www.danas.rs · +5 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The independent expansion plan involves increasing the league to 24 teams. meridiansport.me · meridiansport.rs · www.kurir.rs · www.espreso.co.rs · makfax.com.mk · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The expansion plan includes the allocation of up to eight new long-term franchises starting in the 2027/28 season. meridiansport.me · meridiansport.rs · www.espreso.co.rs · www.sport365.fr · www.vijesti.ba
- [● 8 SOURCES] EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno has proposed a plan to expand the competition and transition to a franchise-based model. banjaluka.net · meridiansport.me · meridiansport.rs · www.kurir.rs · www.espreso.co.rs · +3 more