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FC Barcelona traveled to London to learn firsthand about the NBA's proposal . Josep Cubells, the section's top executive, and Jordi Trías, who joined the sporting department a few months ago, participated in a meeting that included Pau Gasol as part of an attempt to entice the club, but the meeting offered few new developments or concrete details . Barça, and perhaps it's significant that this meeting with Silver and his team didn't change anything, has a clear position: EuroLeague (which will be ratified by the board of directors), without completely closing the door on the new competition… but only once it has taken shape or is clearly going to do so. Why take the risk before then? The buyout clauses for those who have renewed, or will renew, their EuroLeague contracts until 2036 are the same as in previous contracts: ten million euros .

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Silver also confirmed that he has spoken to Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris St-Germain as he looks to mix established European teams with new ones. However, reports say the existing EuroLeague - which features Real and Barcelona - has concerns about the new venture, threatening legal action against the NBA should clubs break existing agreements to take part in the new competition.

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Ernest Macià: An hour ago. NBA meeting (commissioner Adam Silver) - Barça (Josep Cubells and Jordi Trias. Surprise: Pau Gasol was present to try to seduce Barça. Few details, but there's an NBA's willingness to convince Barça to buy the FIBA-NBA project

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FC Barcelona has confirmed its commitment to the EuroLeague, signing a new 10-year license, according to journalist Aris Barkas. The formal decision by the club board is expected to finalize the process by the end of January. The Catalan club’s move signals that it will remain in Europe’s top-tier competition despite ongoing NBA discussions about launching a continental league. Barcelona has been a target for the proposed NBA Europe venture, which aims to introduce permanent franchises across the continent.

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7-foot center James Nnaji has committed to Baylor and will play the second half of the season with the Bears, a source told On3. He’s been granted four years of eligibility by the NCAA. The 21-year-old Nigerian big man was selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, but his rights were moved to Charlotte. Despite being drafted, he never signed a standard NBA contract. In 2024, his rights were moved once again, this time to the New York Knicks, as part of the three-team Karl-Anthony Towns trade. After not appearing in an NBA regular-season game, Nnaiji continued his professional career overseas, most recently playing for FC Barcelona in the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague before mutually parting ways with the team in August. Earlier this year, Nnaji appeared in NBA Summer League with the Knicks, averaging 3.2 points and 3.6 rebounds across five games.

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Historic clubs such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Cibona Zagreb also make the list with strong player counts, while others are one-hit wonders, featuring major NBA stars like Filathlitikos (Giannis Antetokounmpo) and Girona (Marc Gasol).

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Sergio Scariolo on Juan Carlos Navarro: ‘He was like a painter, someone who’s been kissed by the gift of an art. Obviously physically he was quick but nothing special, right? But basketball-wise he was so skilled, so smart, but so competitive. And he was not fearing nothing. Nobody. It was like thinking that he was going to score on anyone in any circumstances with any shot against any opponent. It was really really with such a high level of self-confidence which was really bringing him to perform like nobody could ever expect him to be.

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35-year-old guard Thomas Heurtel has reportedly filed a lawsuit against his former team, FC Barcelona, seeking €1.6 million, according to Mundo Deportivo. Heurtel is demanding compensation for a signing with Barcelona that, he claims, unexpectedly fell through at the last moment last season, leaving him in a difficult position. The French guard says that, due to negotiations with Barcelona, he had to turn down another very lucrative offer he had received, specifically from ASVEL.

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FC Barcelona has been hit with a huge injury blow to start the 2025-26 season. Barca's 21-year-old guard Juan Nunez is set to miss approximately 6 months after undergoing a surgery on his right knee on Tuesday.

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A textbook career that grew yearly, supported by an Olympic silver and bronze with the Serbian national team, losing only to Team USA in 2016 and 2024. But a little over a decade ago, things were far from ideal. On the 6.75 Range podcast, Jokic's agent Misko Raznatovic reveals the dramatic story leading up to Jokic's move to Denver. "He was in his mind already in red and blue, he just needed to put on the jersey," Raznatovic said. "The deal with Barcelona was completely done. We decided to pull Jokic from the draft, which upset four or five teams, with Denver leading that frustration. I honestly didn't think he was ready to go to the NBA from Mega, not because of talent, but his physique, he needed a lot of work. I was fine with him going to the EuroLeague, Barcelona, we agreed on a three-year contract."

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An official from one EuroLeague franchise had earlier scoffed at a proposed $500M figure, and -- considering the template for NBA Europe includes existing EuroLeague clubs -- it seemed unclear whether teams will be priced out of joining. “Look, the FC Barcelonas and the PSGs and the Manchester Citys, they can do [between $500M and $1B],” said one source briefed on the NBA’s plan.

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"We've received many offers from highly respected, mostly American companies, with impressive proposals. But we won't share ownership," Laporta stated. "We'd consider partnering on event operations like concerts. "Many companies have approached us and continue to do so. But again, if the NBA enters Europe, our arena will need to meet their standards." A potential partnership with NBA Europe remains a viable option. "Yes, and it's quite advanced," Laporta noted. "I can't reveal the structure yet—there are several options. There's an understanding with the EuroLeague, and the NBA is also talking with FIBA. Clubs like Barca are of great interest to them. Currently, we are listening and evaluating."

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Club president Joan Laporta addressed the future of Palau Blaugrana in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, revealing when fans might expect a new home. "In the second quarter of next year, we'll unveil the preliminary project," Laporta said. "But there are other factors to consider. I attended a related meeting last night. There are rumors that the NBA might expand to Europe, and if that happens, arena standards will likely change. "We're keeping that in mind," he added. "For now, we plan to have the new Palau Blaugrana completed by early 2028."

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Alex Abrines, the international forward and longtime FC Barcelona player, has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball at 31, just days before turning 32. Abrines shared a heartfelt message on his personal social media: “Dear fans, the time has come to close a very important chapter in my life. After many years dedicated to professional basketball, I have made the difficult decision to retire.

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