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NBA Plans 16-Team Europe League; Doncic Funds Rome

6/3/2026

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  • NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum announced the league will pursue a 16-team European competition without a finalized EuroLeague agreement.
  • The Europe league is slated to start in October 2027 with talks involving EuroLeague and FIBA.
  • EuroLeague clubs must invest $500 million to $1 billion for permanent NBA Europe franchises, a pledge not yet secured.
  • NBA player Luka Doncic announced an investment in an NBA Europe team that will be based in Rome.