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NBA Unveils Plans for European League by 2027

11/22/2025

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The NBA plans to launch a European league by fall 2027, announced by Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum.
Franchise bidding will begin in early 2026, with potential sites including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Greece.
The league would function like a Champions League of basketball, featuring Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
It could include 10 to 12 teams, with a bridge year for clubs from Lithuania, Serbia, and Croatia.

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The NBA plans to launch a European league by fall 2027, announced by Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum.
Franchise bidding will begin in early 2026, with potential sites including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Greece.
The league would function like a Champions League of basketball, featuring Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
It could include 10 to 12 teams, with a bridge year for clubs from Lithuania, Serbia, and Croatia.