An NBA Europe League Could Launch Play By 2027: Report
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is reportedly targeting the 2027-28 season for the launch of NBA Europe, a new league aimed at expanding the NBA's presence on the continent. The NBA is in talks with EuroLeague and FIBA, seeking collaboration rather than competition, and over 20 European clubs have expressed interest in joining. While the transatlantic expansion remains unconfirmed, the NBA has officially moved toward adding two new teams, likely in Las Vegas and Seattle, with a projected 2028 debut. These developments come as the league also considers draft reforms to combat tanking, though expansion plans continue despite controversy.
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By Megan ArmstrongShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.NBA commissioner Adam Silver has a lot on his plate.Topping the list is that the NBA tanking epidemic hit its apex this season. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that the league is crafting "a new anti-tanking draft reform termed the '3-2-1 lottery."The "3-2-1" lottery would introduce a "relegation zone" that penalizes the three worst teams by giving them fewer lottery balls to discourage tanking, beginning with the 2027 NBA Draft.
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