NBA Europe Bid Hits Resistance as EuroLeague Warns and Barcelona Recommits

Overview

• EuroLeague sent the NBA a Jan. 9 letter warning of potential legal action over talks with clubs under long‑term EuroLeague contracts, according to reports confirmed by Front Office Sports.
• Barcelona has informed EuroLeague stakeholders of its intention to sign a new 10‑year commitment, reinforcing the current competition’s position, multiple outlets report.
• EuroLeague has pressed its A‑license teams to sign full commitments by Friday, with renewal terms including a €10 million exit fee plus potential additional damages, per reporting cited by Front Office Sports.
• NBA commissioner Adam Silver and deputy commissioner Mark Tatum are in London and Berlin to meet prospective investors and sponsors, with Silver scheduled to speak at a press conference in Berlin on Thursday.
• The NBA‑FIBA plan envisions a semi‑open league and franchise valuations up to $1 billion, though some potential owners have pushed back on the proposed price, CityAM reports.