Comisarul NBA confirmă că NBA Europe va începe în 2027, cu sau fără un acord cu Euroliga de baschet

NBA Europe, a new basketball competition, is set to launch in 2027, confirmed NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The league aims to establish a European presence regardless of negotiations with EuroLeague. The competition will feature 16 teams, including 12 permanent franchises and 4 annual qualifiers. NBA has identified 12 target cities for franchises, with bids exceeding $500 million for some teams. Discussions on competition structure, salary systems, and local organization are ongoing. The NBA is also considering expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle, with decisions expected by late 2026. Silver emphasized the importance of retaining the Portland Trail Blazers in their current location.