Exclusive: Battersea Power Station rules out building NBA Europe stadium
Battersea Power Station chiefs have categorically ruled out suggestions that London’s NBA Europe team could build its home basketball arena on the site. The capital remains at the centre of a bidding war for an NBA franchise, with interested parties reported to include former Tottenham Hotspur chief Daniel Levy, current Spurs majority shareholders the Lewis [...]
Battersea Power Station has dismissed claims that the iconic site could host an NBA Europe basketball arena. The area is currently under intense competition for an NBA franchise, with potential bidders including Daniel Levy, the Lewis family, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, Chelsea owners, and Liberty Global. The development plans for Battersea Power Station, which have been under consideration since its association with Roman Abramovich's plans, have ruled out the inclusion of a new NBA arena.
The spokesperson for Battersea Power Station stated that while the site will include a venue space, it does not intend to incorporate a new NBA arena, highlighting that the land required for such a project does not align with future phases. Despite this, the NBA's interest in expanding to London is considered a positive development, reflecting the city's attractiveness to international investors.
The news also potentially eliminates the Battersea site as a candidate for the London Lions, the current British basketball champions, who are seeking a new arena. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has suggested the NBA could acquire a stake in EuroLeague, potentially affecting the NBA Europe's trajectory.
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