Luka Dončić partners with Donnie Nelson to invest in Rome basketball team
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Luka Dončić has joined forces with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to invest in a basketball team in Rome. The newly formed team is looking to enter the NBA Europe league, which is currently under development. This move reflects a growing interest in expanding basketball's reach in Europe. Further developments are expected as the team progresses through the application process to join the league.
- •Luka Dončić invests in a Rome basketball team.
- •Team aims to join NBA Europe league.
- •Partnership includes Donnie Nelson, former Mavericks executive.
- •Efforts are part of basketball expansion in Europe.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic Invests in Rising Italian Team Eyeing NBA Europe Future
- 11:44 PMESPN NBA — Dončić invests in Rome team eyeing NBA Europe
"Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic reportedly partnered with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to purchase an Italian basketball team. The team is the professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona in Italy’s Lega Basket Serie A. Nelson is the lead investor and managing partner of the group that purchased the club. In addition to Nelson and […] The post Luka Doncic Invests in Rising Italian Team Eyeing NBA Europe Future appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Luka Dončić is teaming up with former Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to bring basketball to Rome, with the team also submitting a bid to join the developing NBA Europe league.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 1:45 PMLuka Doncic Invests in Rising Italian Team Eyeing NBA Europe Future
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic reportedly partnered with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to purchase an Italian basketball team. The team is the professional basketball club Vanoli Cremona in Italy’s Lega Basket Serie A. Nelson is the lead investor and managing partner of the group that purchased the club. In addition to Nelson and […] The post Luka Doncic Invests in Rising Italian Team Eyeing NBA Europe Future appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- ESPN NBAMay 29, 2026, 11:44 PMDončić invests in Rome team eyeing NBA Europe
Luka Dončić is teaming up with former Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to bring basketball to Rome, with the team also submitting a bid to join the developing NBA Europe league.
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