The NBA Europe will become a reality sooner than expected

What was once a dream is very close to becoming a reality. The NBA is set to land in Europe much sooner than expected, shaping up as NBA Europe. NBA Deputy Commissioner, Mark Tatum, detailed the start dates of this competition and how it will unfold.

Franchises in the most important cities of the Old Continent, classic clubs vying for inclusion in the NBA realm, eagerness to be managed by a giant that excels in everything it touches, and ultimately, a drive for improvement. All these factors come together to explain the birth of NBA Europe and what can be expected from a competition that will kick off in 2027. In fact, as per Hoopshype, the bidding process for teams to secure a spot will commence in the first quarter of 2026, much earlier than imaginable.

The big news is that there are plans for a preseason tournament where European teams will compete with NBA franchises. Currently, the priority is to establish how the salary cap works for clubs in NBA Europe, requiring significant collaboration between the NBA and FIBA. There will be between 10 and 12 permanent franchises, including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, ASVEL Villerbeune, or Bayern Munich, with a clear intention for the presence of Greek, Lithuanian, and Balkan teams. In conclusion, we are witnessing the beginning of something significant.

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