Overview

• CEO Marco Baldi said the team believes NBA Europe will launch and stated the club wants to be part of it, citing sufficient capabilities.
• Supervisory board member Axel Schweitzer confirmed ongoing, confidential talks with the NBA and emphasized that no agreement has been finalized.
• After exiting the Euroleague, Alba will compete in the Basketball Champions League for the upcoming season as its interim platform.
• NBA Commissioner Adam Silver described a 2027 start for NBA Europe as ambitious but possible and indicated he does not want to push beyond 2028.
• Club leaders acknowledged public criticism of leaving the Euroleague and argued the move aligns with the NBA’s cooperation with FIBA in contrast to Euroleague–FIBA rivalry.