An NBA Europe League Could Launch Play By 2027: Report
Summary
The NBA plans to launch a new league called NBA Europe around the 2027-28 season. NBA leaders want to work with the existing EuroLeague instead of competing with it, and many European teams have applied for NBA Europe franchises. Meanwhile, the NBA is also exploring adding two new teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, expected to start in 2028.Key Facts
- NBA Europe is targeted to start in the 2027-28 season.
- NBA leaders, including Commissioner Adam Silver, aim to collaborate with the EuroLeague.
- Over 20 European basketball and football clubs have applied for NBA Europe franchises.
- The NBA board unanimously approved exploring expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle.
- The new Las Vegas and Seattle teams could begin playing in the 2028 season.
- The NBA is also working on new draft rules to discourage teams from intentionally losing games ("tanking").
- The "3-2-1" lottery system would reduce draft chances for the worst three teams starting in 2027.
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