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Adam Silver Announces NBA Europe Launch for October 2027 With $1 Billion Expansion Fees

Silver outlined plans for a 12-16 team European league with expansion fees ranging from $500 million to $1 billion. The NBA is targeting elite clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Fenerbahce, and Anadolu Efes. Silver emphasized long-term vision: "People who are looking for a short return should probably look elsewhere." Current NBA players may invest in franchises.