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NBA, FIBA Launch Plans for New European Basketball League

12/30/2025

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The NBA and FIBA are advancing plans for a new top-tier European basketball league, targeting a 2027 launch, led by George Aivazoglou, NBA Managing Director for Europe, and Patrick Comninos, CEO of the Basketball Champions League.
The roadmap includes a salary cap and a 16-team format.
European officials have expressed concerns that the league may favor closed systems and harm national sports.

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The NBA and FIBA are advancing plans for a new top-tier European basketball league, targeting a 2027 launch, led by George Aivazoglou, NBA Managing Director for Europe, and Patrick Comninos, CEO of the Basketball Champions League.
The roadmap includes a salary cap and a 16-team format.
European officials have expressed concerns that the league may favor closed systems and harm national sports.