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NBA Launches New European League with Billion-Dollar Potential

1/22/2026

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The NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced plans for a new professional men's league in Europe, in collaboration with FIBA.
The league will begin engaging potential teams and investors in January.
Franchise values could exceed $1 billion.
Discussions involve at least 70 investors, with a March vote planned.
Napoli Basketball owner Matt Rizzetta, pursuing NBA or EuroLeague, is building a new arena for Naples, due in three to four years.

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The NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced plans for a new professional men's league in Europe, in collaboration with FIBA.
The league will begin engaging potential teams and investors in January.
Franchise values could exceed $1 billion.
Discussions involve at least 70 investors, with a March vote planned.
Napoli Basketball owner Matt Rizzetta, pursuing NBA or EuroLeague, is building a new arena for Naples, due in three to four years.