NBA Europe chief outlines plans for new league structure in 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
NBA Europe chief George Aivazoglou emphasized that European basketball teams can aspire to join a new league set to launch in October 2027. The planned NBA Europe will include a core of 12 fixed teams, but others may qualify through domestic leagues and qualifying tournaments. Discussions with the Euroleague about potential involvement are ongoing, and investors have until the end of June to bid for franchises. There is notable interest in franchises from German cities like Munich and Berlin, among others.
- •NBA Europe scheduled to launch in October 2027.
- •Teams can qualify based on sporting success in domestic leagues.
- •Discussions with Euroleague about their possible involvement are ongoing.
- •Investors have until the end of June for franchise bids.
- •Interest in franchises reported from cities including Munich and Berlin.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Europe chief: Teams can 'dream' of joining 'giants' in new league
"Basketball teams in Europe should dream big because the planned NBA Europe will offer some of them a chance to qualify via their sporting success. "As long as you field a very good team and as long as the team plays well you have the right to dream.
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