In March, QSI revealed that the possibility of launching a basketball franchise in Paris has expressed interest. The approach is related to the potential expansion of the NBA nickname NBA Europe and the plans developed under Commissioner Adam Silver. The sport reported in March that Silver will overview of plans to build a new professional basketball league in Europe in the coming years. The expected league has been hoping to attract 16 teams, including franchises in markets such as London and Paris, as well as possible defectors in the European League. Since then, signs from NBA and Europa League executives suggest there may be a way to collaborate. Europa League CEO Paulius Motiejunas admitted to athletes that “we must work together to become more and more obvious”, while NBA deputy director Mark Tatum said the NBA intends to be the “operator” of the “top leagues in Europe”. – New York Times/June 20, 2025
