FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis and NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced plans for the NBA to explore a European basketball league with 16 teams, including 12 permanent and four rotating clubs. The league aims to bridge the gap between interest and development in basketball, with a focus on collaboration and transparency with existing stakeholders. This initiative, stemming from conversations dating back to former commissioner David Stern, represents a significant move for the NBA to expand its international presence and influence in the sport.
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Adam Silver discusses NBA’s plans to form European league with FIBA: ‘Now is the time’
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