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Basketball Champions League finalists earn spots in new NBA-backed league

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Basketball Champions League finalists earn spots in new NBA-backed league
Summary

The Basketball Champions League (BCL) will allow its finalists a direct place in the new NBA Europe league set to launch in the fall of 2027. BCL CEO Patrick Comninos announced that both the winners and finalists of Season 11 will qualify automatically. Additionally, two more spots will be available through a qualification process, where teams will compete in a tournament scheduled for May-June next year.

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  • •BCL finalists receive direct qualification for NBA Europe league
  • •New league expected to launch in fall 2027
  • •Additional two spots available via a qualifying tournament
  • •Tournament scheduled for May-June next year
  • •BCL CEO Patrick Comninos announced these developments
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