Overview
- NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said the league received significant interest for permanent franchise spots in a new Europe league backed by the NBA and FIBA.
- Sources cited by Eurohoops and earlier reporting said multiple offers landed between $500 million and $1 billion, with some topping $1 billion.
- Bids covered all 12 target cities: London, Manchester, Paris, Lyon, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Munich, Athens, and Istanbul.
- The NBA said it will review submissions in detail and shortlist prospective partners who align with its plan to grow the game across the continent.
- Active talks with EuroLeague and FIBA continue, and separate reports say some European bidders are challenging parts of the business plan, pointing to tough negotiations ahead.