NBA-EuroLeague meeting, MARCA reveals key topic: avoiding a split in European basketball

The future of European basketball remains under the spotlight as FIBA, NBA and EuroLeague continue their discussions. According to an extensive report published by MARCA, FIBA headquarters will host a meeting on Tuesday, April 28, with NBA and EuroLeague set to discuss the possible arrival of the NBA in Europe.

The main focus of the discussion is expected to be the need to avoid a split in the sport, a scenario that would echo what happened during the 2000-01 season. The report says Chus Bueno, EuroLeague CEO, and George Aivazoglou, NBA managing director for Europe and the Middle East, will attend the meeting.

MARCA also reports that 10 of EuroLeague’s 13 shareholder clubs have signed the new agreement, while Real Madrid, Fenerbahce and Villeurbanne have not. The article also mentions clubs interested in obtaining a franchise, including PAOK, Valencia, Hapoel and Dubai, while the NBA is said to be waiting on Real Madrid’s position. No clubs will attend the meeting, only officials from the governing bodies.