{"id":478910,"date":"2026-01-14T16:15:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=478910"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:41:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:41:18","slug":"from-spain-real-madrid-close-to-joining-nba-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/from-spain-real-madrid-close-to-joining-nba-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"From Spain | Real Madrid close to joining NBA Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"9dbae860-fee0-45ba-84b6-da1dee3c041b\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"04c11a5b-0a18-40bd-8ed9-6cce25402f90\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"a002e812-f0f6-4eac-a891-98b6133ec296\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2365b702-e7d6-4481-8609-98de5755f83c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"587\">The balance of power in European basketball is approaching a decisive moment. With key strategic decisions looming, the long-running tension between the <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"443\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">EuroLeague<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"493\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">NBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is intensifying as the American league prepares to launch a new European competition in 2027.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"959\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/as.com\/baloncesto\/nba\/el-real-madrid-cerca-de-la-nba-f202601-n\/\"><em data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"606\">AS<\/em><\/a>, <strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"649\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Real Madrid<\/span><\/span><\/strong> are determined to accept the NBA\u2019s proposal and leave the EuroLeague to join what is provisionally known as <em data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"770\">NBA Europe<\/em>. While no contract has yet been signed, talks between the club and the NBA are advanced and ongoing. The alliance, if completed, would dramatically alter the European basketball landscape.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1015\">NBA Europe: a new map for continental basketball<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1306\">Taking advantage of NBA regular-season games scheduled in Europe, the league has held meetings with investors and potential partner clubs to outline the structure of the new competition. The plan foresees a 16-team league: 12 permanent license holders and four teams qualifying each season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1705\">Real Madrid are not only among the invitees \u2014 they are viewed as the flagship club of the project. The NBA also aims to expand into football-centric cities with limited basketball tradition, such as Rome, Manchester and Paris (via PSG), while targeting major markets like London and Berlin. Conversely, traditional basketball strongholds such as Greece and Serbia would likely play a reduced role.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"2111\">The project is being developed in collaboration with <strong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1801\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">FIBA<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, which has been in open conflict with the EuroLeague for control of European basketball for nearly a decade. This alignment would allow FIBA to keep the Basketball Champions League relevant, with its champion potentially qualifying for NBA Europe, presenting the new league as less closed than the EuroLeague.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2166\">EuroLeague\u2019s counter-move and the clubs\u2019 divide<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2415\">In parallel, the EuroLeague has been working with its shareholder clubs on a long-term framework covering 2026\u20132036, following the signing of a major commercial deal. An informal deadline of January 15 was set for clubs to confirm their commitment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2669\">Several teams have already signed 10-year agreements, including Baskonia, Anadolu Efes, Bayern Munich, \u017dalgiris, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Olimpia Milano, Panathinaikos, Olympiacos and CSKA Moscow (despite their suspension due to Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"3178\">Attention has focused on four undecided clubs: <strong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2759\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">FC Barcelona<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, Real Madrid, <strong data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2815\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fenerbah\u00e7e<\/span><\/span><\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2861\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">ASVEL<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. Barcelona have opted to stay with the EuroLeague for now, though with an exit clause. Fenerbah\u00e7e and Real Madrid are more inclined toward the NBA project, while ASVEL \u2014 long linked to the NBA through club president <strong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3119\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Tony Parker<\/span><\/span><\/strong> \u2014 are reconsidering and may yet renew with the EuroLeague.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3217\">A historic shift on the horizon<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3606\">For Real Madrid, the potential move represents not only a sporting revolution but also a fundamental business shift. Financial structure, global exposure and long-term growth are at the heart of the NBA proposal, which the club is analyzing in detail. Despite the lack of formal signatures, the intention in Madrid is clear: to cross over \u2014 and to lead the new era of European basketball.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3764\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For now, the tug of war between NBA and EuroLeague remains open. But the next few months could define the continent\u2019s basketball future for decades to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to rumors from Spain, Real Madrid are close to reaching an agreement with the NBA to join the NBA Europe project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":174,"featured_media":474610,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_spbk_hide_featured":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[305,199,399],"tags":[],"rumors":[407],"typology":[183],"posizionamento":[],"class_list":["post-478910","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-acb","category-euroleague","category-nba","rumors-basket-rumors","typology-rumors"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - 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