NBA and FIBA press ahead with European league after EuroLeague rejection
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:00 · Archive
The NBA and FIBA say they will launch a new European basketball league in autumn 2027, with or without EuroLeague.
EuroLeague owners rejected a formal NBA proposal for a single merged European basketball operation at a meeting of the league's 13 shareholder clubs on Tuesday in Cernobbio. The clubs include Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Olympiakos and Milan.
Despite the rejection, the NBA and FIBA released a joint statement on Thursday saying they remain committed to launching a new European league in autumn 2027. They indicated they still hope to bring EuroLeague into the new operation. George Aivazoglou, the NBA's managing director for Europe and Middle East, said the NBA has been 'very consistent' in wanting to work with all stakeholders who share their vision for the future of European basketball.
Aivazoglou said there is 'a serious value gap for European basketball' and that the current model is not reaching its potential. The NBA and FIBA claim that unifying the European basketball ecosystem under their plan would 'unlock the game's enormous potential across Europe for the benefit of clubs, players and, most importantly, fans'.
How it is being reported
- NBA, FIBA reiterate plan for new Europe league whether EuroLeague merger happens or notThe NBA and FIBA are still hoping to merge with the EuroLeague despite an initial rejection this week.News4Jax · 8 Oct, 10:58
- NBA, FIBA reiterate plan for new Europe league whether EuroLeague merger happens or notThe NBA and FIBA are still hoping to merge with the EuroLeague despite an initial rejection this week.Clickorlando · 8 Oct, 10:58
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