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NBA Europe Pursues New League Despite EuroLeague Rejection
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.
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What happened
- 01The NBA and FIBA are continuing talks to create a new European basketball league by 2027/28.
- 02The EuroLeague has fully rejected the NBA's proposal for a joint league.
- 03The NBA plans to establish basketball departments within football clubs like PSG and Manchester City.
- 04Israeli teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Herzliya may benefit from the new league structure.
- 05FIBA Secretary General Jorge Garbajosa stated he is not a party to the NBA talks.
FIBA's Secretary General clarified his organization's role in the ongoing discussions.
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