Overview
- The competition is slated to begin in October 2027 with a semi-open structure of 16 teams.
- Twelve permanent franchises are planned for London, Manchester, Paris, Lyon, Madrid, Barcelona, Berlin, Munich, Athens, Istanbul, Milan and Rome.
- Four berths will be awarded each season, including one via the Basketball Champions League and three via domestic leagues.
- NBA Europe is negotiating with existing basketball clubs and prominent football brands for franchise partnerships, with discussions active in Milan but no deals announced.
- George Aivazoglou also mentioned a possible future tournament featuring teams from both the NBA and NBA Europe.