Sportando כתב:According to Spanish newspaper Marca, the NBA is aiming to start as early as next season
Spanish newspaper Marca reports that the NBA and FIBA are currently working to launch NBA Europe, the European division of the NBA. Negotiations are on the way, as NBA commissioner Adam Silver has already sent a letter to Euroleague CEO Jordi Bertomeu, expressing his will to count on Europe’s best teams in the project
The Euroleague internal crisis with the progressive demotion of Bertomeu has reportedly accelerated the creation of NBA Europe, with the NBA hoping to launch the project as early as next season
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Sportando כתב:FIBA official statement addressing the “NBA Europe” rumors launched by an exclusive report from Spanish newspaper Marca
“FIBA confirms that, following an invitation extended to the President & CEO of EuroLeague Basketball and to the EuroLeague Commercial Assets (ECA) shareholders, a meeting took place mid-September to discuss the unification of European basketball. As a key actor for the growth of our sport and long-time FIBA partner, the NBA was also invited and participated to the meeting.
Following the discussion, all parties agreed to hold regular meetings in the coming months.”