NBA Europe's Basketball League Plans Advance Despite EuroLeague Rejection
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The NBA is proceeding with plans to launch a new European basketball league in the 2027-28 season, in collaboration with FIBA. The EuroLeague has rejected the NBA's proposal, but discussions between the NBA and FIBA continue to build a new European basketball system. Israeli teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya could potentially participate in the new league.
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- The NBA is moving forward with plans for a new European basketball league, set to launch in 2027-28.
- The EuroLeague has rejected the NBA's proposal for the new league.
- The NBA is continuing discussions with FIBA to establish the league.
- FIBA Secretary General Jorge Garbajosa stated he is not a party to the NBA talks.
- Israeli teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya may benefit from the league's structure.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is continuing discussions with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to establish a new European basketball league, despite an initial rejection from the EuroLeague. Reports indicate that the NBA is pursuing the creation of this league, which aims to build a new system for European basketball and grow alongside it. FIBA's Secretary General, Jorge Garbajosa, stated that he is not a party to the talks with the NBA, clarifying his organization's position.
Previously, it was suggested that the league would feature 16 teams, with 12 holding permanent licenses and four qualifying through the Champions League. Both Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya, who currently play in the Champions League, could potentially benefit from this structure, with Holon having previously reached the Final Four.
The NBA and FIBA have issued a joint statement affirming their ongoing efforts to create a unified league. The NBA is reportedly planning to establish basketball departments within prominent football clubs, such as Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City.
The new league is slated to launch in the 2027-28 season, regardless of whether the EuroLeague ultimately participates. The EuroLeague has fully rejected the NBA's proposal at this stage.
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