NBA Union Chief Reveals Players Have ‘Serious Problem’ With NBA Europe
Summary
The NBA plans to launch NBA Europe, a new league set to start in fall 2027. The head of the NBA Players Association, David Kelly, said players are concerned because they do not currently get paid from NBA Europe’s revenue and want to change that in future agreements.Key Facts
- NBA Europe is expected to begin in fall 2027.
- NBA players receive 51% of NBA revenue but currently get no share from NBA Europe’s earnings.
- David Kelly, NBPA executive director, said players want a fair share of NBA Europe revenue.
- Players believe NBA Europe benefits from the reputation and work of current and past NBA players.
- The current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) does not include NBA Europe revenue sharing.
- The current CBA expires June 30, 2030, but can be ended earlier in 2028.
- The NBPA plans to negotiate to include NBA Europe revenue sharing in the next CBA.
- So far, talks with NBA leadership and Commissioner Adam Silver about this issue have been informal.
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