The NBA has formally proposed a collaboration with the EuroLeague, according to multiple sources, including Aris Barkas of Eurohoops. Details about the offer remain undisclosed.
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The NBA aims to initiate a European League, tentatively named NBA Europe, before the 2027/28 season. Concurrently, the EuroLeague is set to expand next fall.
EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno stated to The Athletic ten days ago that while the EuroLeague had not received an official offer from the NBA at that time, they would welcome a proposal and assess it thoroughly. He emphasized the mutual belief among officials from both leagues that collaboration is essential for the growth of basketball in Europe, suggesting that combining efforts would enhance the value of the European basketball ecosystem instead of creating a fragmented market.
The NBA's offer will be reviewed by EuroLeague officials and team shareholders before the EuroLeague owners meeting in Italy on October 5, as reported by Barkas.