NBA Board Reviews Proposal for European Basketball League in Partnership with FIBA

The league would include up to 10 franchises, combining EuroLeague teams and new franchises in cities like London and Paris, with a vote on the plan possible during this week's meetings.

• The NBA Board of Governors is currently reviewing a proposal to establish a European basketball league in collaboration with FIBA, with no formal vote yet scheduled but possible at any time.
• The proposed league would feature 8-10 teams, including up to four EuroLeague teams and new franchises in major European cities such as London and Paris.
• Under the plan, the NBA would sell permanent franchise slots to outside investors, with a 50-50 equity split between the NBA and franchise owners.
• The NBA sees significant commercial potential in Europe's basketball market, projecting up to $3 billion in annual revenue and aiming to professionalize the sport further in the region.
• This initiative builds on the NBA's history of international expansion, including the Basketball Africa League and decades of hosting games abroad.

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