US EditionAdam Silver: NBA, FIBA Pushing Forward with Plans for New League in Europe. But Things Take Time
The NBA and FIBA plan a 16-team European league by October 2027, aiming to expand basketball's reach with new arenas and high entry fees, NBA commissioner Silver said.
- On Jan. 15, 2026, Adam Silver reaffirmed in Berlin that the NBA, with FIBA, is pressing forward on plans for a new European league while making no formal announcements.
- Growth and recent German titles have driven renewed interest among stakeholders, with organizers stressing partnership with FIBA and existing European clubs to respect local traditions.
- A 16-team model is under consideration with a working October 2027 target, funding likely from member clubs, steep entry fees, new arenas in select markets, and investors seeking long-term returns.
- Juggling expansion, the NBA must balance Europe plans with domestic growth, and Adam Silver said a decision on expanding beyond 30 teams will come by the end of 2026.
- With interest across Europe, the plan targets major cities in Britain, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece and Turkey, while organizers discuss media companies, sponsors and European NBA stars to boost appeal.
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Adam Silver: NBA, FIBA pushing forward with plans for new league in Eu
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reaffirmed Thursday that the league, in partnership with FIBA, is pressing forward on plans to bring a new league to Europe but stopped short of making any formal announcements regarding timelines or which teams may be committed to coming aboard. Silver spoke before the Memphis-Orlando game in Berlin, the first of two NBA Europe Games on this trip; the Grizzlies and Magic play again in London on Sunday. And to Silver…
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