NBA Europe Pursues New League Despite EuroLeague Rejection
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The NBA and FIBA are moving forward with plans to create a new European basketball league by the 2027/28 season, even after the EuroLeague rejected their proposal. The NBA intends to establish basketball divisions in prominent football clubs, potentially benefiting Israeli teams like Hapoel Holon. FIBA's Secretary General clarified his organization's role in the ongoing discussions.
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- The NBA and FIBA are continuing talks to create a new European basketball league by 2027/28.
- The EuroLeague has fully rejected the NBA's proposal for a joint league.
- The NBA plans to establish basketball departments within football clubs like PSG and Manchester City.
- Israeli teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya may benefit from the new league structure.
- FIBA Secretary General Jorge Garbajosa stated he is not a party to the NBA talks.
The NBA and FIBA are continuing discussions to establish a new European basketball league, aiming to reshape the sport on the continent, despite the EuroLeague's rejection of a prior proposal. The NBA is reportedly planning to create basketball departments within major football clubs, such as Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, as part of this initiative. The new league is slated to launch in the 2027/28 season, regardless of whether the EuroLeague ultimately participates. This development could potentially benefit Israeli teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya, with Holon having previously reached the Final Four. FIBA's Secretary General, Jorge Garbajosa, stated that he is not a party to the talks with the NBA, clarifying FIBA's position. Initial reports suggested the league would feature 16 teams, with 12 having permanent licenses and four qualifying through the Champions League, a competition both Holon and Herzliya have participated in recently.
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