"We've only heard the plan or the fireworks of how amazing it will be, how much potential there is, EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas said of the NBA's proposed league. But having a theory is one and making it work is two. We've been here for 26 years. We know how Europe functions. With clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, the EuroLeague is considered the best men's professional competition outside the NBA. The 20-team league is comprised of 13 shareholder clubs immune from relegation."
"The NBA, in partnership with Fiba, is eying a 16-team model with 12 permanent members with a target start of October 2027. Attention is currently on three EuroLeague shareholder clubs that haven't renewed their 10-year licenses Real Madrid, Fenerbahce in Istanbul and the Tony Parker owned ASVEL near Lyon. Parker has signaled his support for the NBA, and Spanish sports daily Diario AS reported that Real Madrid favors the NBA project."
EuroLeague has operated for 26 years and is regarded as the premier men's professional competition in Europe outside the NBA. The league features 20 teams, including 13 shareholder clubs that are immune from relegation, while the remaining slots are filled via domestic qualification or invitation. The NBA, in partnership with Fiba, is planning a 16-team competition with 12 permanent members and a targeted October 2027 start, identifying multiple major European cities as potential hosts. Attention centers on three shareholder clubs that have not yet renewed 10-year licenses: Real Madrid, Fenerbahce and ASVEL, with Tony Parker signaling support for the NBA project. Barcelona has indicated it will extend its license, and EuroLeague leadership expresses confidence that its core clubs will remain.
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