By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
Luka Dončić-led BC Roma SPQR has submitted a binding offer for one of the eight new franchises the EuroLeague intends to award at its next board meeting.
The bid brings the total to 14, including two separate projects from the Italian capital: BC Roma SPQR and Roma Maxima. The latter was already among the candidates before the meeting in Como
BC Roma’s offer was one of the reasons no new franchises were announced following that meeting. EuroLeague owners confirmed plans to expand the competition to 24 teams from the 2027–28 season, but postponed franchise decisions while the bids undergo further review.
The other candidates are Crvena Zvezda, Dubai, Hapoel Tel Aviv, London Lions, Napoli Basket, PAOK, Paris Basketball, Partizan, Valencia, Virtus Bologna, Hapoel Jerusalem and Aris.
The eight new franchises would join the 13 existing ECA shareholders, whose current 10-year licenses are set to be converted into franchises. Owners have tasked the Board of Directors with reviewing the offers and presenting a final recommendation for approval in the coming weeks.
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