Commissioner Adam Silver reportedly hopes some big names in European basketball will defect to the NBA's new planned league.

Real Madrid officials and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver met this Thursday in Paris to discuss the NBA’s project to launch a competition in Europe, according to a report published on The Athletic. Real Madrid’s contact with the Euroleague expires in the summer of 2026 and the NBA see the club as a key piece which would encourage other big European teams to join the project,

NBA commissioner Adam Silver met with Real Madrid leaders about potential membership in NBA Europe as he continues his quest to build a league overseas, according to The Athletic.