The NBA is advancing plans for a new European basketball league, with deputy commissioner Mark Tatum confirming ongoing discussions with stakeholders and investment banks. Recent meetings with EuroLeague officials and team representatives at FIBA’s Geneva office have improved relations after previous tensions, with former Spurs star Tony Parker acting as an intermediary. Tatum indicated that the league could launch in two to three years, with Alba Berlin’s shift to FIBA’s Basketball Champions League signaling early movement towards the NBA’s vision for a revamped top-tier European league.
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NBA-EuroLeague Relations Thaw As European Basketball League Plans Progress
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