US EditionEuroLeague CEO Criticizes NBA’s Ambitious European Plan as a ‘Bit of a Broken Record’
EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas says the league will adapt and maintain its 13 shareholder clubs amid the NBA’s proposed 16-team European expansion targeting October 2027.
- EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas said the league isn't thrilled but isn't concerned about the NBA's plans, adding `But having a theory is one-- and making it work is two`.
- The NBA, in partnership with FIBA, is proposing a 16-team model with 12 permanent members and targeting October 2027, while media reports say it seeks at least a $500 million franchise fee.
- EuroLeague has bolstered contracts and legal defenses with a 10 million euro exit clause, imposed spending restrictions, and warned the NBA of legal action as three shareholder clubs miss license renewals.
- EuroLeague granted a Dubai team license and extended its IMG partnership after staging last season's Final Four in Abu Dhabi, marking the first championship outside Europe.
- EuroLeague warned the NBA it could sue if talks continue with shareholders, while Paulius Motiejunas cautioned, `But having a theory is one-- and making it work is two`, and Adam Silver said patience is needed with the October 2027 start looming.
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LONDON (AP) — European basketball is often a passionate chaos of fans' fervor, intense rivalries and financial problems.
Euroleague Basketball CEO Paulius Motiejunas said that the NBA's plan to create a new league in Europe does not cause too much concern because the Euroleague has been familiar with European basketball for a long time.
There is no end to talk about the NBA's project in Europe, but there are no tangible results yet - this is exactly what Euroleague CEO Paulius Motiejūnas emphasized in an interview with the Associated Press of the United States.
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EuroLeague CEO criticizes NBA's ambitious European plan as a 'bit of a broken record'
EuroLeague is the top men's basketball league outside the NBA. It’s not thrilled about the NBA’s plans to create a new competition on the continent.
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