For years, the NBA has flirted with the idea of expanding its club model across the Atlantic. Now, the league is set to take a major step — targeting October 2027 for the start of a full-scale European league, according to multiple league officials and press reports.

While it might sound ambitious, the NBA’s Europe expansion plan is reportedly moving faster than anyone expected — suggesting that the dream of “NBA Europe” could become a reality sooner than most anticipated. But just how far along is the plan? And what would it actually entail?

Let’s break down the facts, the format, the hurdles, and the current status of what we’ll call “NBA Europe.”

What’s The Plan By The NBA To Launch A European League?

Revealed preliminary details about its Europe expansion: • A 16-team league is t

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