NBA franchises submit final bids for European league by end of June
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the final bids from franchises for the anticipated independent league in Europe are due by the end of June. The league is expected to launch in the 2027-28 season, and there has been significant interest reported from potential team owners. The NBA is collaborating closely with FIBA as it develops this new opportunity in European basketball. The franchise bidding process is seen as a crucial step towards realizing the league's launch.
- •Final bids from NBA franchises due at the end of June.
- •New European league aims to launch in the 2027-28 season.
- •NBA reports substantial interest from potential team owners.
- •Collaboration with FIBA is ongoing.
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