NBA moves closer to launching European men’s league with Fiba

December 22, 2025

TL;DR

NBA and FIBA are partnering to create a new professional men's European basketball league.
The league will include permanent franchises and an annual qualification pathway for clubs.
Clubs can qualify through the Basketball Champions League or an end-of-year tournament.
The league calendar will avoid conflicts with existing domestic and international schedules.
Valuations for permanent franchises could exceed $1 billion.
The NBA and FIBA plan to fund the development of European basketball at all levels.
Nonbinding ownership bids are expected in January, with a vote to approve the league in March.

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