NBA and EuroLeague discuss potential joint basketball league in Europe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:32 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reported progress in discussions with EuroLeague regarding a potential partnership for a unified basketball league in Europe. The NBA Europe initiative, expected to launch in October 2027, aims to feature 16 teams and operate under a promotion and relegation system. Silver emphasized the benefits of a collaborative effort between the organizations, suggesting a unified front would enhance both leagues. EuroLeague team owners are scheduled to meet in Milan on October 5 to decide on the NBA's proposal, with further announcements anticipated in the coming weeks.
- •NBA Europe announced for October 2027 launch with 16 teams
- •Silver indicates talks with EuroLeague are progressing positively
- •EuroLeague owners to meet on October 5 to discuss NBA proposal
- •Promotion and relegation format similar to European football is planned
- •Silver stresses the need for a unified approach in European basketball
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Joining Forces With The EuroLeague May Be NBA Europe’s Best Path Forward
"NBA Europe has been a long time coming, with the league first being announced in early 2025. Europe is dotted with domestic leagues, with the highest level of European competition found in the EuroLeague, largely considered the second-best basketball league in the world after the NBA. The EuroLeague has featured current and former NBA players such …
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