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flag NBA and FIBA to launch new European pro basketball league with $1B+ franchises, starting in 2026.

flag The NBA and FIBA have announced plans to launch a new professional men’s basketball league in Europe, with permanent teams and a merit-based qualification pathway for clubs from existing domestic leagues or tournaments like the Basketball Champions League. flag The league, designed to avoid scheduling conflicts, will allow players to participate in all domestic, national, and international competitions. flag Franchise values could exceed $1 billion, with nonbinding ownership bids expected in January and a final decision pending approval from the NBA Board of Governors in March. flag The initiative aims to strengthen basketball across Europe at the professional, academy, and grassroots levels, with financial and operational support from both organizations.

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