This date was officially confirmed by NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum. He told Eurohoops journalist Ari Bark that if an agreement with the EuroLeague cannot be reached, the project will continue together with FIBA.
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However, it is added that talks with the continent’s strongest league are ongoing.
“We have made a huge step forward before the start in 2027. Our model will have a positive impact on clubs and players in Europe. We expect final proposals to be submitted by the end of this month. We are currently finalizing the last details with FIBA and the clubs. We will invest more in European basketball than ever before,” said M. Tatum.
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At the end of the conversation, he also added important news for clubs competing in the FIBA Champions League. According to M. Tatum, the club that wins the tournament in 2027 will immediately enter “NBA Europe”.
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