**It is no secret that AC Milan are greatly interested in the prospect of joining the NBA Europe league, and steps could be made shortly.**
Since the discussion about the basketball league arose, [**Milan have been well intertwined**](https://sempremilan.com/nba-european-league-milan-olimpia-doubt?_gl=1*e1g03d*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA2Nzc2NTUyNC4xNzczNzY3NzYw*_ga_8965HM125J*czE3NzM3Njc3NjAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzM3Njc3NjUkajU1JGwwJGgw) with the links. Of course, with their American ownership, the links are always going to be there, moreso with the city’s existing interest in the sport.
The idea of joining other elite football outfits in a basketball league could also be a fantastic investment for the future, which has to be another consideration for Gerry Cardinale and RedBird.
A new use for San Donato?
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Steps forward are seemingly being made at a slow pace, but the intent appears to be there from the Rossoneri, and [The Athletic](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7123440/2026/03/16/nba-europe-license-deadline-bids-adam-silver/) provided a brief update on the situation yesterday.
In their report, it is stated that Gerry Cardinale ‘will’ make a bid to take part in the league, alongside the owners of PSG and even the Public Investment Fund, who are eyeing up a project in London.
Regarding the Diavolo’s plans, it is reported that the NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, wants new arenas for the teams, and in Milan, this could potentially be the San Donato land.
“Cardinale’s RedBird owns a plot of land in Milan and is looking to build a world-class basketball venue there, according to sources briefed on the situation. Cardinale’s firm is also building a new soccer stadium there and is otherwise heavily invested in the Milan community.”
Nothing is yet confirmed, but this would explain the lack of movement with the area recently, if this plan were to move forward.