Neither the NBA nor its owners will take distributions …

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Neither the NBA nor its owners will take distributions …

While the NBA and FIBA would at first own 52% of NBA Europe, the participating teams would eventually have a majority equity stake following expansion in future years. Differentiating it from other European leagues, NBA Europe’s permanent franchises cannot face relegation, a rule designed for long-term stability. Neither the NBA nor its owners will take distributions during NBA Europe’s ramp-up period, which is expected to take years, according to sources. Simultaneously, at launch and going forward, NBA Europe teams will receive undisclosed but significant participation payments.

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