FIBA secretary general Andreas Zagklis has confirmed that October 2027 is a realistic target for the launch of a new NBA-backed basketball league in Europe. The league aims to attract major investors and feature franchises in Europe's largest cities, with initial locations including London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid, Athens, Istanbul, Manchester, and Lyon. Zagklis emphasized the importance of unity among Europe's various basketball leagues and ensuring that teams not joining the new league can still compete and remain financially viable. The new competition will differ from the North American model, focusing on domestic leagues with broader access to intercontinental championships, and aims to restore hope for fans whose teams have previously lacked opportunities to compete at the highest level. Discussions continue between FIBA, the NBA, and other stakeholders, with Zagklis expressing optimism about finding solutions despite challenges with existing EuroLeague structures.