ANSA 06/04/2026

ANSA - Basketball: Nelson and Dončić buy Cremona, move club to Rome

Bianchini and Kaukenas also in the consortium, targeting NBA Europe

Agroup of investors led by Donnie Nelson, a longtime NBA executive, and including NBA star Luka Dončić, longtime coach Valerio Bianchini, and former basketball player Rimantas Kaukenas, has announced—confirming what Ansa reported in February—the acquisition of Vanoli Cremona, a Serie A basketball team.
    As part of the deal, the new owners announced the team's move to Rome.

 

The club has also submitted its candidacy to represent Rome in NBA Europe.
    photo: Doncic
   

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