Does the EuroLeague know which of its teams submitted bids for NBA Europe? I would think they would. Hard to imagine teams doing it secretly or lying about it but who knows. Did any beyond AsVEL do so? As if they are realistic without huge cash infusion that probably is only possible or imagined. Not resorting to public criticism yet.
I would imagine both sides think not budging is the way to go for now. But time is more of an enemy for NBA Europe, imo.
European and global league possibilities
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"LIV Golf faces loss of Saudi funding. "
"LIV Golf isn’t the only sports property being reconsidered in Saudi reboot of investment strategy."
Could argue NBA was 2+ years too slow with NBA Europe project.
"LIV Golf isn’t the only sports property being reconsidered in Saudi reboot of investment strategy."
Could argue NBA was 2+ years too slow with NBA Europe project.
Re: European and global league possibilities
Investors reportedly want a soccer-style "transfer window” to buy NBA superstars but the NBA refuses.
A transfer window could work both ways.
They also want loans to be allowed.
But the 2 sides don't really agree on much.
Sources say the NBA is proposing a 52-48 percent revenue split but the NBA insists otherwise. Plans to re-invest in new league for a period of time are suggested but there is not a requirement to do so, or fully or forever.
Variable franchise fee pricing is another dispute.
A transfer window could work both ways.
They also want loans to be allowed.
But the 2 sides don't really agree on much.
Sources say the NBA is proposing a 52-48 percent revenue split but the NBA insists otherwise. Plans to re-invest in new league for a period of time are suggested but there is not a requirement to do so, or fully or forever.
Variable franchise fee pricing is another dispute.
Re: European and global league possibilities
Cuban bought into a Canadian Elite Basketball League team in greater Toronoro area.
CEBL could potentially become a more notable league in long-run. If they can boost revenue and spending. A summer league.
I think I recall some talk of adding US northern border cities but not positive. None yet.
Wonder if professionalized college players could play there. Niche market if the pay is very low but some mighr do it to generate stays. Internationals that didn't get NIL offers, D2 and D3 players, G leaguers, UDFAs... Rarely hear about guys that play there but have been a few mentions on the fringe.
Wonder if Cuban has significant ambitions for the league.
CEBL could potentially become a more notable league in long-run. If they can boost revenue and spending. A summer league.
I think I recall some talk of adding US northern border cities but not positive. None yet.
Wonder if professionalized college players could play there. Niche market if the pay is very low but some mighr do it to generate stays. Internationals that didn't get NIL offers, D2 and D3 players, G leaguers, UDFAs... Rarely hear about guys that play there but have been a few mentions on the fringe.
Wonder if Cuban has significant ambitions for the league.