NBA denies contact with Dubai BC for the new European expansion

2025-04-18 09:25

While a potential EuroLeague expansion seems likely and BC Dubai could become part of it, the Middle Eastern club could receive interest from the NBA too? The American League is denying any contact at the moment

Credit: AFP-Scanpix, Split/Ivica Cavka
Credit AFP-Scanpix, Split/Ivica Cavka

As we get closer and closer to the end of the season, it is inevitable to start thinking about the future of the EuroLeague and European basketball in general in the coming years.

For some time now, BC Dubai, which made its debut in the ABA League this year, has been considered one of the leading candidates to join the EuroLeague next season, should the EuroLeague shareholders decide to approve expansion to 20 teams.

Further evidence of Dubai's ambitions, the Middle Eastern club has already been at the center of several transfer rumors, including a potential deal for Dzanan Musa, who is considered a priority target for the team.

However, since the NBA and FIBA jointly announced their intention to explore the creation of a new league in Europe, many of the certainties surrounding the future of European basketball have gradually faded, and a sense of uncertainty has begun to spread.

NBA reaches out to Dubai

Among the teams that are considering all possible scenarios, we can now add Dubai. Multiple sources have told BasketNews that the NBA has contacted Dubai's management in recent days, inquiring about their availability to join the new project.

Speaking of the Middle East club's decision



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