US EditionNBA and FIBA to take next steps toward adding a new European league, sides announce
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis announced on Thursday that the NBA and FIBA are exploring a partnership to create a new men's basketball league in Europe, a topic central to the NBA Board of Governors meeting in September.
- This initiative follows years of discussions between the NBA and FIBA about adding an annual competition or an NBA-operated league in Europe, with the aim of expanding the NBA's footprint on the continent.
- The proposed league could feature approximately eight franchises and operate under FIBA rules, potentially using a 40-minute game format, and is targeted to launch for the 2026-27 season.
- Adam Silver stated, "We feel now is the time to move to that next stage," while Andreas Zagklis added, "Coming out of the most successful World Cup and Olympics ever, we also believe it is the right time to take the next step for club basketball," reflecting the positive marketplace response and unanimous agreement within FIBA's central committee.
- The NBA has engaged in talks with major European football clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, regarding potential investment and venues, and the realization of the project may depend on the participation of teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona, although a potential breakaway would come up against EuroLeague.
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NBA says it will explore creating new pro league in Europe
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NBA and FIBA discuss creating joint European league
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Secretary General Andreas Zagklis announced on Thursday that the world's leading basketball bodies are discussing the creation of a joint European league.
NBA and FIBA to take next steps toward adding a new European league
The announcement made Thursday by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis is a major step forward after a long process of the sides going back and forth with ideas about what might work.
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