Luka Doncic Invests in Rising Italian Team Eyeing NBA Europe Future
Luka Doncic has partnered with former Dallas Mavericks executive Donnie Nelson to invest in the Italian basketball team Vanoli Cremona. The team will relocate to Rome ahead of the 2026-27 season, with plans to elevate its status in European basketball. Doncic's investment aligns with the NBA's interest in expanding to Europe, potentially launching an NBA Europe league by fall 2027.
- ▪Luka Doncic and Donnie Nelson have purchased the Italian basketball club Vanoli Cremona.
- ▪The team will move to Rome for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
- ▪Doncic expressed excitement about owning a team in Europe and aims to enhance basketball in Italy.
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- ▪ Dončić invests in Rome team eyeing NBA Europe — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Luka Doncic on Trying to Bring an N.B.A. Team to Rome — NYT — Business
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