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Manchester United and City Will Not Join NBA Europe

Published January 19, 2026, 09:28

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed talks with Manchester City and Manchester United regarding NBA Europe, however, both major football clubs do not intend to participate in the project. The NBA's strategy involves contacting leading European basketball clubs, such as Real Madrid and Barcelona, despite their expected contract renewals with the EuroLeague. Discussions are also underway with Paris Saint-Germain for the potential creation of a basketball team. Silver aims for a combination of established and new teams to ensure the success of the new league.