Tag: FIBA

NBA Europe League Plans Progress, Launch Could Align With 2028 Olympics

NBA, FIBA, EuroLeague stakeholders
Ongoing; potential launch post-2028 Olympics

NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that talks to launch a new NBA-style league in Europe are advancing but remain years away. Initial plans suggest a 16-team league, with continued consultations with FIBA, EuroLeague, and potential cities.
Silver emphasized collaboration with existing European leagues and clubs. Cities like London, Rome, and Munich are showing interest. The 2028 Olympics may serve as a strategic launchpad for formal announcements.

NBA & FIBA to Launch New 16-Team European Basketball League in Major Global Expansion

NBA, FIBA
March 2025

The NBA and FIBA are joining forces to create a new 16-team European league, aiming to elevate basketball’s presence on the continent and capitalize on growing global interest.
The proposed league will feature 12 permanent clubs and four annual qualifiers, with 40-minute games and a salary cap. Backed by unanimous FIBA board approval, it promises major investment and restructuring to rival EuroLeague’s dominance.

NBA Eyes New European League with FIBA Partnership

NBA, FIBA
26 March 2025

The NBA is accelerating talks with FIBA to potentially launch a new men’s professional basketball league in Europe or an annual NBA-run competition on the continent.
The development is being discussed at the NBA’s Board of Governors meeting this week in New York. Commissioner Adam Silver hinted at this expansion back in January during the NBA Paris Games. The NBA sees Europe as a high-potential market for both commercial and competitive growth and is exploring whether formalizing a European league could drive more investment and fan engagement. The NBA has had a long-standing relationship with FIBA and sees this initiative as the next logical step in internationalizing the sport further.

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