# NBA’s Global Basketball Expansion

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Podcast: [Business News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-finance-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7726192)
Published: 2026-06-18T19:09:06+00:00
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The NBA is set to launch a brand-new European league by October 2027, selecting 12 permanent franchises across cities like London, Paris, and Berlin—with bids due by June. Designed to fill Europe’s arena gap, the league targets top-tier investors and aims to blend local competition with cross-continental matchups against NBA teams, including potential appearances in the Emirates Cup. Media partnerships are already pouring in, fueling global viewership hopes. Meanwhile, the NBA is also aggressively expanding its Basketball Africa League, seeking investors to fuel growth on the continent—where basketball’s rising popularity and Africa’s youthful population promise massive economic upside. Both ventures signal the NBA’s bold push to turn basketball into a worldwide economic powerhouse. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0ca1e5ebfe2f1e5b

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