Mark Tatum announces NBA Europe will name team bidders soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Mark Tatum, NBA Deputy Commissioner, stated that NBA Europe will begin naming winning bidders for 12 permanent teams within the next 60 to 90 days. The league is on track to launch in October 2027. The teams will be located in major European cities, including Rome, Milan, London, Paris, and Madrid, among others.
- •12 European teams to be finalized in upcoming weeks
- •Locations include London, Barcelona, and Berlin
- •NBA Europe set to debut in October 2027
- •Announcement made during CNBC interview with Tatum
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"Mark Tatum: NBA Europe to name winning bidders for teams in the next 60 to 90 days
"Mark Tatum. NBA Europe to name winning bidders for teams in the next 60 to 90 days
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:51 PMMark Tatum: NBA Europe to name winning bidders for teams in the next 60 to 90 days
Mark Tatum: NBA Europe to name winning bidders for teams in the next 60 to 90 days
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:41 PMMark Tatum. NBA Europe to name winning bidders for teams in the next 60 to 90 days
Mark Tatum. NBA Europe to name winning bidders for teams in the next 60 to 90 days
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