OG Anunoby supports NBA Europe plans to enhance UK basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks stated that the proposed NBA Europe league could significantly advance basketball in the United Kingdom. Set to launch in October 2027, the league aims to feature 12 to 16 teams, with London and Manchester expected to be among the host cities. The NBA has received substantial franchise bids, expected to be announced later this year. Anunoby emphasized the growing interest in basketball in the UK and shared his enthusiasm about the league's potential impact. He is also preparing for the upcoming NBA season with the goal of securing consecutive championships for the Knicks.
- •NBA Europe planned for October 2027 with 12-16 teams.
- •Franchise bids ranged from $500m to $1bn per city.
- •Anunoby sees growth potential for basketball in the UK.
- •He aims to contribute to another Knicks championship next season.
- •The league's planning is reported to be on track.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Europe will take UK to another level - Anunoby
- 5:07 AMBBC Sport — NBA Europe will take UK to another level - Anunoby
"The planned launch of a bespoke European NBA league has the potential to take basketball in the United Kingdom to the "next level", says the New York Knicks' OG Anunoby.
"The planned launch of a bespoke European NBA league has the potential to take basketball in the United Kingdom to the "next level", says the New York Knicks' OG Anunoby.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:07 AMNBA Europe will take UK to another level - Anunoby
The planned launch of a bespoke European NBA league has the potential to take basketball in the United Kingdom to the "next level", says the New York Knicks' OG Anunoby.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 5:07 AMNBA Europe will take UK to another level - Anunoby
The planned launch of a bespoke European NBA league has the potential to take basketball in the United Kingdom to the "next level", says the New York Knicks' OG Anunoby.
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