NBA commissioner says league plans European expansion by 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the league is on track to launch a new independent European league by the end of the 2027 season. The initiative, in collaboration with FIBA, has been in development for years and coincides with increased interest in basketball in Europe, particularly due to Victor Wembanyama's rising stardom. Silver indicated that final bids from potential franchises are due at the end of June. Additionally, he discussed ongoing expansion talks in Seattle and Las Vegas, with a decision expected by the end of the year.
- •Silver confirms plans for a European league set to launch in 2027-28.
- •Final bids for franchises are due at the end of June.
- •Wembanyama's popularity has heightened interest in the NBA in Europe.
- •NBA is exploring expansion in Seattle and Las Vegas.
- •Decision on expansion is expected by the end of 2026.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Commissioner Adam Silver, at finals, says NBA continues to move toward league in Europe
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