Real Madrid has not yet officially decided its fate, but as FIBA President Jorge Garbajosa reveals, there is serious interest from the Spanish club in NBA Europe.
While Barcelona signed a new 10-year deal with the EuroLeague, Real Madrid has not yet decided whether it will align with the EuroLeague or the NBA Europe competition.
Claim Now However, as FIBA President Jorge Garbajosa reveals, Real Madrid is seriously considering NBA Europe as its future:
“We know that Real Madrid has shown interest, and the NBA is in direct, high-level talks with the club. We know it’s an interesting option for them, as it is for other clubs, as Adam Silver said the other day,” Garbajosa told COPE.
At one point, the NBA Europe project seemed like just a rumor or an idea that wouldn’t materialize soon, but now it appears that the NBA is coming to Europe very soon.
“The feeling we have is that this has already started, that it’s really going to happen. It’s been hectic days. Last Monday we had a meeting with many people, including basketball clubs, investors, and soccer clubs… all of whom wanted to hear about the direction of the project.”
Real Madrid has been a longtime member of the EuroLeague, and it would certainly feel very strange if they choose NBA Europe, meaning that the two biggest rivals in Spain would no longer compete in the same league.
🗣️ They see a clear opportunity in Europe with a strong product, top teams, and brands like Real Madrid, Panathinaikos, and Fenerbahce.
— Basketball Sphere (@BSphere_) December 21, 2024
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