NBA Europe moves towards October 2027 with a format of 16 teams. FIBA acknowledges that discussions between the North American league and EuroLeague are bilateral, although the international organization is in contact to bridge gaps and protect European basketball.
The FIBA lifts restrictions on Russian and Belarusian players, coaches, and referees with immediate effect, allowing their registration in individual competitions. However, the reintegration of national teams and clubs will be resolved in December 2026.
The Portuguese pivot was withdrawn during the match that ended with a victory for his team, with the coaching staff deciding not to take risks with one of their most important players.
The San Antonio Spurs' and NBA's star takes a step forward in his selection
CSKA Moscow could rejoin the EuroLeague in the 2027-28 season, as confirmed by Russian Match TV. Although there are no formal restrictions preventing their participation, the club faces significant geopolitical and logistical obstacles to make their return to the continental competition.
The three major organizations of world basketball met again to try to coordinate the future of the European competition.
The Euroleague is in a stage of changes and growth, with the addition of new franchises and expansion plans, as confirmed by CEO Chus Bueno during a meeting at the Final Four.
The main actors of European basketball meet in Geneva to define a possible joint future, marked by potential collaboration between EuroLeague, NBA, and FIBA.
According to Daniel Blake, from the Jamaica Observer, Amen and Ausar Thompson have started the process to obtain nationality.