Adam Silver admits ‘conversations with Real Madrid and other Spanish teams’ regarding NBA Europe

The protocol press conference took advantage of NBA teams visiting European territory to play regular season games. adam silver before the meeting. On this occasion, the press conference in Berlin had an important motive. nba europe A priori we aim to start in 2027.

At the press conference, Silver answered a variety of questions, including the feasibility of the competition, its infrastructure, and the clubs participating in the new project underway in the NBA.

“We are meeting with clubs, partners, potential media sponsors, stadium infrastructure…The next frontier is the launch of the league.”said the NBA commissioner, speaking for the first time about the revenue the tournament will bring and the funding the NBA Europe project will bring.

“This project will not be profitable from day one. Funding will initially come from the league’s member clubs and their investors. Even if this new competition is successfully launched, it will take some time for it to survive. Consider the WNBA. I’m not suggesting compatibility, but I would like to create a women’s league in Europe in the future. “What we are suggesting to stakeholders is that they need to take a long-term view,” he said.

on the other hand, Mr. Silver also answered MD’s questions. It’s about one of the most talked about topics this week. real madrid During this time, they were one of the teams allowed to participate in the NBA Europe Project.

“I am not ready to confirm these rumors, but I can confirm that we have held negotiations with Real Madrid and other Spanish clubs.”the NBA’s top commissioner told Sportish, without specifying which team. “It would be premature to talk about more specific conversations.”he concluded.

It is worth remembering that, like the Spanish club in recent days, Barça are planning to maintain their permanence in the EuroLeague for another 10 seasons, but only if they are given a set of conditions and guarantees that will give the Blaugranas some flexibility and room for movement in the future as to whether or not to join the NBA project.

As stated earlier this week by M.D., here’s what to expect. Josep KubelsHead of basketball department. balsawill be traveling to London this weekend to meet with Silver, where they will meet with other European clubs to assess his entry.