US EditionNBA Europe 'Must Respect Tradition', Says Commissioner Silver
The NBA plans a 16-team league combining permanent and rotational clubs to expand its presence in European basketball markets, aiming for a 2027 launch, Commissioner Silver said.
- Thursday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed talks in Berlin with Real Madrid and Alba Berlin about a 16-team European league proposal in partnership with FIBA.
- Selected member clubs would initially fund the league, requiring a `very long-term perspective` from participants, while organizers aim to blend existing European teams with new teams to reach emerging markets.
- EuroLeague officials have warned of legal action if clubs break agreements, while Alba Berlin was praised as `the model of the type of club that we would like to see in a potential European league` with its Uber Arena hosting Thursday's NBA match.
- Silver cautioned that the project must respect the traditions of European basketball and warned it will `take a while until the competition is viable`, while refusal to confirm legal action leaves potential clashes over existing agreements between clubs and competitions.
- Discussions with Spanish clubs were framed as exploratory, with Silver noting talks with Real Madrid were `more in the category of fact-finding`; he also expressed interest in a women's league in Europe.
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Adam Silver, the boss of the American basketball league, has confirmed that discussions are being conducted with several Spanish clubs to create a European league. Real Madrid is concerned.
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NBA Europe 'must respect tradition', says commissioner Silver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday a planned European basketball league must "respect the traditions of European basketball", while confirming talks with EuroLeague side Real Madrid about the proposed competition.
European basketball is facing a major turning point. According to Spanish newspaper AS, Real Madrid is very close to deciding to leave the Euroleague and join a new league planned by the Americans under the auspices of the NBA and expected to launch in 2027.
The NBA and FIBA are working together to launch a new basketball competition in Europe, called "NBA Europe".
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