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EuroLeague clubs reject NBA proposal, pursue expansion

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2026-10-07 23:35 UTC → 2026-10-09 16:53 UTC · added removed

EuroLeague shareholders shareholder clubs have unanimously rejected a formal proposal from the NBA to form a joint European basketball competition. During a meeting in Cernobbio, Como, Italy, the 13 shareholder founding clubs declined an offer reportedly found valued at approximately 520 million euros to purchase their shares. Clubs described the NBA’s terms as ‘unacceptable’ and ‘colonialist,’ citing concerns regarding governance, autonomy, and insufficient economic guarantees. the loss of management control. The NBA’s proposal reportedly sought to maintain the current 13-club shareholder structure and prevent the EuroLeague from expanding or converting existing licenses into a franchise model. Despite the rejection, negotiations are not considered permanently broken. While some clubs, such as Real Madrid, have requested more time to evaluate potential counter-offers, the EuroLeague is proceeding with its independent roadmap. This plan involves converting current 10-year licenses into a franchise model and expanding the competition from 20 to 24 teams for the 2027-2028 season. The league is currently reviewing 14 proposals for eight new franchise slots. Separately, the NBA continues and FIBA remain committed to plan launching ‘NBA Europe,’ an independent project intended to launch in Europe’ by October 2027 in partnership with FIBA. 2027. This independent project aims to feature 16 teams with teams, consisting of 12 permanent franchises based in major cities such as Paris, London, Berlin, and Madrid. four slots determined through FIBA competitions. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver indicated that while the organizations hope to reach an agreement with EuroLeague, they will proceed with their own project if necessary. This development suggests the potential for two distinct, competing professional basketball systems in Europe.

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  1. 2026-10-09 16:53 UTC EuroLeague clubs reject NBA proposal, pursue expansion
  2. 2026-10-07 23:35 UTC EuroLeague clubs reject NBA proposal, pursue expansion
  3. 2026-10-07 19:08 UTC EuroLeague clubs reject NBA proposal, pursue expansion
  4. 2026-10-07 09:56 UTC EuroLeague rejects NBA proposal, pursues expansion
  5. 2026-10-06 21:59 UTC EuroLeague rejects NBA proposal, pursues expansion
  6. 2026-10-06 18:17 UTC EuroLeague rejects NBA proposal, pursues expansion
  7. 2026-10-06 13:49 UTC EuroLeague owners approve franchise conversion and expansion
  8. 2026-10-06 13:48 UTC EuroLeague owners meet to vote on league expansion
  9. 2026-10-06 04:54 UTC EuroLeague owners meet to vote on league expansion
  10. 2026-10-05 18:35 UTC EuroLeague owners meet to vote on league expansion
  11. 2026-10-05 15:52 UTC EuroLeague owners meet to vote on league expansion
  12. 2026-10-05 06:44 UTC EuroLeague owners meet to vote on league expansion
  13. 2026-10-05 06:43 UTC EuroLeague restructuring and expansion discussions

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