Overview
- FIBA Europe chief Jorge Garbajosa said the initiative is a reality set for 2027 under FIBA's umbrella, aims for 20–30% merit-based qualification with fair revenue sharing, and has drawn interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona.
- The NBA's outline features 12 permanent franchises plus four merit-based places, launching in October 2027 across major cities including London, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Munich, Milan, Rome, Manchester, Lyon, Athens and Istanbul.
- An independent European Basketball Advisory Council survey of 89 industry figures, excluding anyone affiliated with the NBA, FIBA or EuroLeague, reports cautious interest conditioned on how the project is implemented.
- Respondents identified financial incentives and equitable revenue sharing as decisive, followed by clear integration with national leagues and formal cooperation with EuroLeague.
- Despite widespread calls for coordination, nearly two years of talks among the NBA, FIBA and EuroLeague make cooperation appear increasingly difficult, as voices like Nets coach Jordi Fernández offer cautious public endorsement without insider detail.