- League partnering with world governing body
- Discussions have been ongoing for some time
The NBA may soon significantly expand its presence in Europe, partnering with basketball’s world governing body, Fiba, on a new league that the sides have been discussing for many years.
Specifics are few, with the initial target – for now – a 16-team league. But the announcement made on Thursday by NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Fiba secretary general Andreas Zagklis is a major step forward after a long process.
