Luka Doncic has confirmed that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is actively supporting the development of the NBA Europe project. In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Lakers star provided insight into his involvement in European basketball expansion and his ongoing dialogue with the league’s leadership regarding the initiative. Doncic confirms Adam Silver’s … Read more
Thirteen Euroleague club owners gathered at Villa d’Este in Cernobbio on Lake Como to vote on expanding the top European club competition to 24 teams, weighing a binding 50-million-euro commitment from Virtus Bologna against a competing rival proposal from the NBA, according to reporting by Corriere di Bologna. The October 6, 2026 meeting arrives as … Read more
Tommaso Marino sits in the stands in Kaunas, Lithuania, watching Zalgiris face Olympiacos from the arena seats rather than the press row, travelling at his own expense simply to watch the game. Known across Italian basketball simply as Tommy, the former youth champion with Siena and long-time Serie A2 and Serie B guard has built … Read more
The NBA Board of Governors met to address critical league business, centering discussions on potential franchise expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle, the structural framework for a proposed NBA Europe competition, and the ongoing ownership and operational matters surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers. Board of Governors Focuses on Las Vegas and Seattle Expansion Timelines League … Read more
Pallacanestro Varese has avoided the tragic fate of mythological figures who flew too close to the sun, securing its domestic financial footing amid shifting European basketball landscapes, according to recent sporting reports out of Italy. Under the guidance of club legend and executive Luis Scola, the historic Serie A club has taken pragmatic steps to … Read more
Openjobmetis Varese is positioning itself within an evolving European basketball landscape, as the collaboration between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) continues to reshape the continent’s club structures. By prioritizing athletic meritocracy and organizational standards, this partnership aims to establish a more transparent pathway for talent development and competitive equity, … Read more
NBA Europe Final Showdown: Bayern Munich vs. Alba Berlin Battle for Billion-Dollar Expansion Spots By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport June 12, 2024 | Updated 14:30 UTC Bayern Munich and Alba Berlin will face off in the NBA Europe Finals on June 22 (19:00 UTC) at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, with the winners … Read more
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