Discussions between the NBA and the EuroLeague regarding the future of basketball in Europe have progressed as the NBA has made an offer for potential collaboration, according to multiple sources reported by Eurohoops.
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Details of the proposal are still undisclosed, as EuroLeague management and its clubs/shareholders will review the offer before a scheduled meeting of EuroLeague owners in Italy on October 5. While the NBA has yet to announce any official plans for franchises in Europe, it is preparing to launch its own league in the region next season.
The EuroLeague is also planning to expand from its current 13 teams to 24, adding eight new franchises. Both organizations have refrained from commenting on the report, but there is acknowledgment of ongoing communication between them.
Both EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver have previously expressed support for the idea of a joint league, indicating a significant crossroads for the future of basketball in Europe.