Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 8, 2026 — The National Basketball Association (NBA) is continuing to advance its strategic initiatives for a new European basketball league. This development comes subsequent to a rejection of a merger proposal by the owners of the existing EuroLeague, a significant entity in European professional basketball.

Despite the setback from EuroLeague owners, both the NBA and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have publicly reaffirmed their commitment to establishing the proposed league. Sources indicate that the NBA and FIBA believe the current framework of European basketball is not reaching its full potential in terms of value.

Representatives from the NBA and FIBA have reiterated their shared vision for the new league, suggesting that its formation could lead to a more robust and globally recognized basketball ecosystem in Europe. While the immediate merger attempt was unsuccessful, discussions surrounding a potential future collaboration remain open.

The NBA and FIBA have jointly expressed a desire to explore opportunities for a future merger, signaling an ongoing dialogue between the two organizations. This approach suggests a long-term strategy aimed at integrating or collaborating with existing European basketball structures to enhance the sport’s overall development and commercial appeal on the continent. The specifics of the new league’s structure, timeline, and operational details were not further elaborated upon in the recent statements.


Story summarized from the original created by JAMES ROBSON, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.

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