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NBA considers intermingling teams between Europe and North America

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:41 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

NBA considers intermingling teams between Europe and North America
Summary

The NBA is exploring options to integrate NBA Europe teams with those in North America. Tatum highlighted the need for 'great operators' to invest in new basketball arenas in Europe, noting a lack of world-class venues. In the short term, NBA Europe teams could face U.S. and Canadian teams in preseason games, with potential long-term matches planned for the Emirates NBA Cup. The emphasis remains on fostering connections between the two leagues.

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  • •NBA is looking for investors for new European arenas.
  • •Currently, only two to three world-class arenas exist in Europe.
  • •Preseason games may feature NBA Europe teams against North American teams.
  • •Future plans include the Emirates NBA Cup for teams from both leagues.
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  • 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — The NBA is “considering how to intermingle NBA Europe …
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