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Partizan Belgrade GM Zoran Savic recognizes the addition of two more NBA teams as another threat to the already complicated European basketball market.

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As EuroLeague teams and their fans gear up for another spectacular playoff race, the pinnacle of European basketball finds itself in a fierce rivalry beyond the borders of its 10 EuroLeague cities.

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This challenging rival looms larger than even the esteemed Real Madrid.

It acts as a magnet, drawing in the finest European basketball talent, increasing market prices, and not delivering that much in return.

"Getting two more NBA teams means each new club will get $250M to build the roster. In Europe, it will be a problem," warned Zoran Savic, the GM of Partizan Belgrade.

Facing the current market challenges, what measures could European basketball executives take to navigate the situation and seek favorable outcomes? Savic says

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