NBA Europe Strategy: Mark Tatum Signals League Independence from EuroLeague The global footprint of the National Basketball Association continues to expand and according to Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, the league’s long-term vision for Europe remains steadfast regardless of the current landscape of continental club basketball. In recent remarks, Tatum reaffirmed that the NBA is prepared … Read more
The French Connection: Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert’s Path from Paris to the NBA Playoffs When the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves square off in this postseason, the headlines will inevitably focus on the X’s and O’s, the seeding, and the quest for a championship. But for those who follow the global game, … Read more
NBA Europe: Billion-Dollar Bids and the Battle for Basketball’s Future in Europe The NBA is no longer content with merely exporting its brand to Europe through occasional showcases. The league is now moving toward a permanent footprint on the continent, a strategy that is triggering a high-stakes bidding war and creating significant friction with the … Read more
NBA, FIBA and EuroLeague Explore Collaboration to Shape Future of European Basketball NEW YORK – A potential collision course between the NBA and the EuroLeague appeared imminent, with the planned launch of NBA Europe in 2027 poised to disrupt the club basketball landscape across the continent. However, a shift in tone has emerged in recent … Read more
MILAN – As the NBA continues to lay the groundwork for its ambitious NBA Europe project, slated to potentially launch in October 2027, the question of which city will host a franchise – and who will own it – is generating significant buzz. In Milan, speculation has centered on whether football giants Inter Milan and … Read more
Milan, Italy – A potential new arena in the San Francesco area of San Donato Milanese could become a landmark for international basketball, fueled by a significant investment from RedBird Capital, the majority owner of Olimpia Milan. The firm, led by Gerry Cardinale, is reportedly preparing a non-binding offer to the NBA for a franchise … Read more
Rome, Italy – A new era for European basketball appears to be on the horizon, as Italian Basketball Federation (FIBP) President Gianni Petrucci confirmed that agreements are in place for NBA Europe to establish a presence in Rome, and Milan. The formal signing is anticipated to occur in March, marking a significant step forward for … Read more
Pau, two-time NBA champion with the Lakers, three Olympic medals, is in Milan-Cortina: “The energy you can breathe here is beautiful”. Then he talks about NBA Europe, LeBron James and more Journalist February 20, 2026 (changed at 3.39pm) – MILANO Pau Gasol is unstoppable these days. In Italy for the torch, in Los Angeles for … Read more
After 3 and a half years there is a cambio al timone di Euroleague: via Paulius Motiejunas, dentro Jesus “Chus” Bueno. The Spanish manager was elected unanimously by the 13 founding clubs, includingOlimpia Milanand takes the place of the Lithuanian, in office since June 2022. The candidacy of Bueno, a 56-year-old Spaniard, was supported above … Read more
VARESE – NBA Europe in Varese? It’s not just a dream. To say it is Luis Scola. Interviewed by Marco Belinazzo on Sole 24 Ore, the CEO of Pallacanestro Varese is decidedly open to the American model for the future of European basketball. And he does not rule out the involvement of the red and … Read more