EuroLeague roster features record 133 former NBA players for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:28 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Ahead of the 2026-27 EuroLeague season, the league has registered 133 players who have previous experience in the NBA. This marks a new high as the league maintains its 20-team format from last season, which saw an increase in the number of players coming from the NBA environment. The expansion to 20 teams last year facilitated this growth in talent, contributing to the competitive of the league. The upcoming season promises to showcase a significant number of players with NBA backgrounds.
- •EuroLeague roster includes 133 players with NBA experience.
- •Last season's expansion to 20 teams contributed to the increase.
- •The league aims to maintain competitive depth with current players.
- •The 2026-27 season is set to begin soon.
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