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EuroLeague Expansion Decision Postponed, Hapoel Teams Await Bids
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem's bids for EuroLeague franchises were postponed Tuesday after a league meeting approved a 24-team expansion for 2027-28 but delayed awarding new licenses. An NBA partnership proposal was rejected, though the league has 30 days to submit a new offer.
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What happened
- 01EuroLeague expansion to 24 teams from 2027-28 was approved, but new franchise licenses were not awarded.
- 02Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem are among 13 clubs competing for eight available EuroLeague spots.
- 03An NBA partnership proposal was rejected, with the league given 30 days to present an improved offer.
- 04Existing EuroLeague shareholders opposed immediate dilution of their league shares.
- 05Olympiacos representative Georgios Angelopoulos strongly criticized the NBA's initial offer.
The Israeli clubs are among 13 candidates vying for eight available spots, with owners Ofer Yanai and Matan Adelson awaiting further decisions.
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