Daniel Levy’s next move is not back into football. Instead, the former Tottenham executive chairman has entered a consortium bidding for NBA Europe’s London-based team, a sign that the race for the league’s most prized franchise is already drawing heavyweight interest.
The timing is notable. Levy left his role at Spurs in September 2025 after nearly 25 years in the job, and now he is part of a push to secure one of 12 new NBA Europe outfits. London stands out in that field, not just because of its size and profile, but because it is being treated as the most highly prized market in the process.
Why London matters most
The auction is still underway, but the direction of travel is clear: the first transactions are expected in the coming weeks, and the bids are being shaped by the scale of the opportunity. This is not a single-team exercise. It is the opening stage of a broader expansion plan built around 12 new franchises, with London at the front of the line.
That makes Levy’s involvement especially interesting. At Tottenham, he spent nearly a quarter of a century operating in one of sport’s most demanding commercial environments. That background does not guarantee success in a different league and a different market, but it does explain why he would be viewed as a serious figure in a process that could involve billions of dollars.
What happens next
For now, the important detail is not whether the deal is done. It is that the bidding is active, the London team remains the standout prize and Levy is in the mix. If the process moves quickly, as expected, the next few weeks should tell us how ambitious this project really is — and how many familiar names from global sport want a piece of it.
