NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the proposed NBA Europe competition is on schedule for a 2027 launch. Silver states the project is attracting significant attention from potential investors, describing the interest as “record” for the proposed 2027–28 season. Multiple outlets report that the NBA is continuing work toward the league’s planned start, with coordination involving basketball’s international governing bodies. In particular, the Japan Times reports the NBA is working closely with FIBA as the plans move forward. Channel NewsAsia similarly characterizes the effort as staying on track toward 2027, aligning with Silver’s public remarks. Free Malaysia Today adds that the investor response is a notable development as preparations proceed. The reports do not provide further details about specific host countries, team participation, or timelines beyond the 2027 target and the season reference cited by Silver. Overall, the coverage agrees that the NBA views the Europe project as progressing as planned, supported by strong early interest and ongoing collaboration.
NBA Europe remains on track for 2027 launch, Adam Silver says
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the proposed NBA Europe competition is on schedule for a 2027 launch. Silver states the project is attracting significant attention from potential investors, describi...
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA Europe plan remains on schedule for a 2027 launch.
- Silver says potential investor interest is at a record level for the proposed 2027–28 season.
- The NBA is working closely with FIBA on the proposed competition.
- Reports agree the league is progressing toward its planned 2027 start date.
The league has seen record interest in the proposed competition, and the NBA is working closely with FIBA on the project.
2 months agoCommissioner Adam Silver says the project has drawn 'record interest' from potential investors for the 2027-28 season.
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