Overview
- Players on opening-night rosters come from 43 countries, tying a record, and all 30 teams have at least one international player.
- NBA and FIBA are in discussions about a Europe-based competition that could launch as early as 2027, Commissioner Adam Silver has said.
- The league is expected to finalize a new All-Star format that matches U.S. players against international players in a tournament.
- Non-U.S.-born players have won the last seven MVP awards, with Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the reigning winner.
- Three European head coaches start the season in charge: Jordi Fernandez (Nets), Tuomas Iisalo (Grizzlies), and Darko Rajakovic (Raptors).