NBA and FIBA Announce Plans to Explore European Basketball League

The proposed league would feature 16 teams, combining new franchises and existing EuroLeague clubs, and aims to capitalize on basketball's growing popularity in Europe.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis formally announced discussions to create a professional basketball league in Europe.
The league is expected to include 16 teams, with 12 permanent franchises and 4 rotating clubs based on performance.
Talks are ongoing with European soccer clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City about potential partnerships and investments.
The league would use FIBA rules, such as 40-minute games, and aims to integrate with the existing European basketball ecosystem.
The NBA Board of Governors has expressed strong support for the initiative, with franchise costs estimated at $500 million each.