Euroleague CEO Bueno: Aris should wait until 2030

Euroleague CEO Chus Bueno made a brief visit to Athens and spoke to Eurohoops. The conversation covered the future of the Euroleague, the relationship between the league and the NBA, and topics related to Greece.

Bueno confirmed that PAOK is a franchise going through the joining process. For Aris, he stated that a permanent place should be expected to wait until at least 2030.

Bueno also touched on the renewal of SEF. However, he focused mainly on the future of the Euroleague and what happened in Como. He acknowledged that there has been no formal continuation of the negotiations with the NBA since Como, but said that contacts between the two sides are ongoing. It was also reported that the NBA approached some Euroleague clubs individually before the launch of NBA Europe.

A Euroleague official said the league remains open to cooperation with the NBA, but that how this would be done is the main question. The same statement emphasized that the Euroleague is ready to move forward on its own if necessary.