NBA Europe

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NBA Europe is the working name for a proposed professional basketball league in Europe organized by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). The league is expected to begin play in 2027 and is planned to comprise 16 teams (12 permanent and 4 via annual qualification). Final bids for franchise slots were due 30 June 2026, with over 20 ownership groups submitting bids across 12 target cities in 7 countries. Bids in select cities exceeded $1 billion. The league's proposed launch has led to tensions with EuroLeague, the existing top-level basketball league in Europe, citing that another top-level league would hurt the sport. Executives from both the NBA and EuroLeague have expressed openness to a potential partnership, but have stated that both leagues will proceed independently if no agreement is reached.

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