NBA, FIBA Eye New European Basketball League

The NBA and FIBA are in serious discussions about establishing an NBA-owned league in Europe, which would compete with the existing EuroLeague and other top professional leagues in Europe. Both NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis have expressed clear interest in expanding basketball's commercial potential in Europe, citing the increasing number of European players in the NBA and the continent's untapped market. Their discussions aim to create a viable league that respects the existing basketball ecosystem and national leagues. The EuroLeague, consisting of 18 top teams with 13 permanent members, faces license renewals post-2025-26, creating a strategic opportunity for the NBA's European expansion. Silver has praised European training systems and sees potential for growth without disrupting existing structures. The outcome of these discussions is expected to become clearer in the coming months.