Bids surpass $1B for NBA Europe clubs ahead of 2027 launch
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The NBA has received finalized bids from over 20 groups interested in joining NBA Europe, a new basketball league set to debut in October 2027. These bids reportedly exceed $1 billion, highlighting significant interest in the expansion of the NBA's footprint in Europe. The league aims to enhance the basketball by introducing a competitive format that aligns with the NBA's brand. Further details on the bidding process and participating teams are expected as negotiations proceed.
- •NBA plans to launch NBA Europe in October 2027.
- •More than 20 groups have submitted bids for league participation.
- •Bids for participation reportedly exceed $1 billion.
- •The NBA aims to expand its brand in Europe.
- 3:25 AMESPN NBA — Sources: Bids top $1B for clubs in NBA Europe
"The NBA has received finalized bids from more than 20 groups vying to participate in NBA Europe, a European basketball league it plans to launch in Oct. 2027, sources familiar with the negotiations told ESPN.
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