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NBA Sets 2026 Regular-Season Games in Berlin and London

Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic (NBA)
January 15 & 18, 2026

The NBA has confirmed that the Grizzlies and Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin and London in January 2026, marking the league’s first regular-season game in Germany and 10th in London.
The games will be held at Uber Arena and The O2, presented by Tissot. The NBA also revealed future games in Manchester and Paris for 2027, and in Berlin and Paris for 2028, with teams to be announced later.

NBA Talent Set to Shine at FIBA EuroBasket 2025

NBA and former NBA players across 24 national teams
August 27 – September 14, 2025

EuroBasket 2025 will feature current and former NBA stars including Luka Dončić (Slovenia), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), and Nikola Jokić (Serbia) competing across four host nations. Preliminary rosters highlight significant NBA involvement.
Countries like Serbia (Jokić, Bogdanović), France (Risacher, Coulibaly), and Germany (Schröder, Wagner) bring depth, while newcomers like Ben Saraf (Israel) and Saliou Niang (Italy) join the mix. The final will be held in Arena Riga, Latvia.

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 Expansion Talks Heat Up as Boston Celtics Sale Nears Approval

Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner)
28 March

Silver confirmed the league will focus more seriously on expansion after completing the $6.1B Celtics sale.
With Las Vegas and Seattle as frontrunners, expansion hinges on revenue clarity post-Celtics deal and regional broadcast uncertainties. Seattle’s strong fanbase keeps hopes alive despite no set timeline.

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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