NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Targets Middle Eastern Investments for European League
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is exploring the potential for Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds to invest in a new European basketball league, which may prompt changes to current NBA investment restrictions. Silver highlighted the NBA's growing connections with Middle Eastern investors, including recent involvement from the Qatari Investment Authority. The league aims to establish anchor teams in major European cities.

Jan 19, 2026, 1:27 PM