US EditionNBA and UK government collaborate to expand recreational basketball in England
The UK government and NBA will each invest £5 million to develop basketball facilities and increase participation among diverse groups, supporting a future European NBA-affiliated league.
- The U.K. government and NBA are investing 10 million pounds to expand recreational basketball in England.
- The investment will focus on building courts and increasing opportunities for women, girls, and ethnic minorities.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver mentioned plans for a new European basketball league to start around 2027 or 2028.
- Mark Tatum, NBA deputy commissioner, praised the government's efforts to create safe spaces for basketball and expressed excitement for future collaborations.
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NBA and UK government collaborate to expand recreational basketball in England
The U.K. government and NBA have teamed up to expand recreational basketball in England through an investment of 10 million pounds ahead of the possible launch of an NBA-affiliated league in Europe.
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