In a whirlwind 24 hours, NBA Europe got a calendar and Real Madrid made its EuroLeague move. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the project is “very much on schedule” for 2027-28, with final bids due by the end of June and franchise awards possible in the autumn.The real hinge: the reported €10m release clauses inside EuroLeague’s long-term licences. Stuart Hodge breaks down who has signed what, why Madrid is not necessarily locked in, and why the 2027 fork is now the only date that matters.

In a whirlwind 24 hours, NBA Europe got a calendar and Real Madrid made its EuroLeague move. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the project is “very much on schedule” for 2027-28, with final bids due by the end of June and franchise awards possible in the autumn. The real hinge: the reported €10m release clauses inside EuroLeague’s long-term licences. Stuart Hodge breaks down who has signed what, why Madrid is not necessarily locked in, and why the 2027 fork is now the only date that matters.

Episode 3 – A whirlwind 24 hours where all became clear

The Crossover: NBA Europe is Stuart Hodge’s independent weekly podcast on the biggest story in European basketball. Each episode tracks the money, politics and power behind the NBA’s push into Europe – from FIBA, EuroLeague and club politics to private equity, media rights, regulation and the football-ownership crossover. Drawing on reporting from sources across Europe, Stuart connects the dots across leagues, languages and boardrooms to explain what matters, who gains, and what happens next. Expect authoritative solo briefings, sharp interviews and reaction when the story moves.

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