Overview
- Permanent slots are being mapped to London, Manchester, Paris, Lyon, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Berlin, Munich, Athens and Istanbul.
- NBA Europe chief Giorgos Aivazoglou said the first season could be a “semi-opening” if all 16 places are not ready by October 2027.
- Four berths would be awarded to the Basketball Champions League winner and three qualifiers from selected domestic leagues.
- Talks with clubs, investors and other stakeholders are ongoing with no franchise deals announced, as JPMorgan Chase and the Raine Group advise on finances and strategy.
- Officials are considering a post-launch tournament between NBA and European teams, and the Magic and Grizzlies will play in Berlin and London in January as part of market engagement.