Barack Obama has "discussed" being part of an ownership group for an NBA franchise. White House press secretary Josh Earnest added that Obama would pursue the opportunity "potentially ... under the right circumstances."

Obama is a fan of the Chicago Bulls but also a fan of the NBA in general.

Obama has previously expressed an interest in becoming an NBA owner, telling GQ Magazine in November that he "absolutely" would want to be part of an NBA ownership group.

"I have fantasized about being able to put together a team and how much fun that would be," he said in the GQ interview. "I think it'd be terrific."