EuroLeague teams have unanimously rejected an offer from the NBA to form a new competition in Europe. The decision was made during a meeting of the EuroLeague's 13 shareholder clubs held in Cernobbio, Italy, on October 3. Sources revealed that the clubs found the proposal unacceptable in its current state, although they did not close the door on potential future negotiations.
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The NBA's Commissioner Adam Silver had previously announced plans for NBA Europe, a league intended to expand the NBA's presence on the continent. Initially, there was significant interest from various franchises looking to participate. However, this interest has met resistance from EuroLeague clubs, indicating a potential conflict over player talent and revenues in European basketball.
The rejection of the NBA's collaboration offer represents a significant setback for Silver's plans, though it remains uncertain whether the situation could be revisited in future discussions.