NBA opens door to new league for Israeli teams

The NBA wants its new European league, which it plans to introduce in 2027, to be a tournament open to everyone, including teams from other countries. Israel. This was stated today by the NBA’s Deputy Commissioner. mark tatumat a press conference for international media that also included MD:

“We know that Israel has a rich history of basketball. Maccabi Tel AvivFor example, has been in the Euroleague for a long time and wants to be part of this league. In the early stages, there are ways to qualify for this league. That said, our plans are to expand over time, and we certainly see Israel as a place to look to expand, in addition to Eastern Europe and other markets,” the executive said.

“Simply put, yes, there is a place for everyone. One of our goals is that there is a clear structure and pathway for each club in Europe to play in this top-level league. Our goal is to expand and we will start first.” 10-12 teams And we want to double that over the next seven to 10 years,” Tatum added.

Euroleague has started its season. Maccabi Tel Aviv plus Hapoel Tel AvivThe current Eurocup Champion, Hapoel Jerusalem. The NBA announced its clear position regarding Israeli teams on the same day that the EuroLeague announced it would once again play in Israel in a bicontinental competition.