By Stefan Acevski / info@eurohoops.net
Negotiations between the NBA and EuroLeague on what the future of European basketball will look like are continuing, with the aim of finding a solution that will be best for European basketball.
However, in an interview for “TheAthletic”, EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno said that nothing has yet come from the NBA that could indicate what this cooperation would look like, also adding that “they have signed NDAs and they won’t comment anything until they both decide together”.
“As of today, we have not received anything from the NBA about what a potential partnership or collaboration could look like. Also, we have signed (non-disclosure agreements) in place, so we will not comment on anything if we share any documents until we both decide together we have something to share.”
He also added that if an offer comes, it will be carefully considered with the aim of improving and advancing EuroLeague and European basketball.
“If an offer or a concrete proposal comes from the NBA, we would evaluate it carefully and, as appropriate, present it to our owners. More broadly, we are always open to exploring collaboration with the NBA or with any other relevant property that can contribute to the growth of the EuroLeague and European basketball.”
Bueno stated that both sides have already emphasized several times that they are ready for an agreement and the unification of forces.
“We have both publicly stated that we believe collaboration is the best way to grow basketball in Europe, and I think there is a shared understanding that the European basketball ecosystem can create more value by working together rather than fragmenting the market.”
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