Stuart Hodge

The Crossover: NBA Europe

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The Crossover: NBA Europe is Stuart Hodge’s independent weekly podcast on the biggest story in European basketball. Each episode tracks the money, politics and power behind the NBA’s push into Europe – from FIBA, EuroLeague and club politics to private equity, media rights, regulation and the football-ownership crossover. Drawing on reporting from sources across Europe, Stuart connects the dots across leagues, languages and boardrooms to explain what matters, who gains, and what happens next. Expect authoritative solo briefings, sharp interviews and reaction when the story moves.

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Stuart Hodge

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Episode 3 – A whirlwind 24 hours where all became clear 05.06.2026 20:48

In a whirlwind 24 hours, NBA Europe got a calendar and Real Madrid made its EuroLeague move. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the project is “very much on schedule” for 2027-28, with final bids due by the end of June and franchise awards possible in the autumn. The real hinge: the reported €10m release clauses inside EuroLeague’s long-term licences. Stuart Hodge breaks down who has signed what, w...

Episode 2 – Aris Barkas on NBA Europe bids: Real Madrid, the 24-Team League & What's Next 09.04.2026 54:34

NBA Europe bids are in – and the man who broke the story that started this whole conversation is here to break down what they mean. Aris Barkas, Eurohoops Publishing Director, joins Stuart Hodge to cut through the noise: the 24-team league scenario, Real Madrid's position, the doomsday split scenario, and what both sides need from April's critical meeting. An essential listen for anyone following...

Episode 1 – The Billion Dollar Tip-Off 01.04.2026 22:39

The NBA Europe project just crossed a line. On March 31st, non-binding bids closed – and multiple offers landed between $500 million and $1 billion, including several above that mark. But the most important detail? EuroLeague clubs – the same institutions that threatened legal action – were among the bidders. This episode breaks down what that means, who’s behind the money, and why this is now a l...

Episode 0 – An Agreement That Changes Everything 30.03.2026 22:29

This is Episode Zero of The Crossover: NBA Europe – an unplanned live stream recorded on 30 March 2026 in direct response to one of the most significant developments in the NBA Europe story so far. In this episode, Stuart Hodge breaks down what Aris Barkas' exclusive about the NBA and EuroLeague coming back to the negotiating table actually means, why it didn't come out of nowhere, and what a join...