NBA Europe Launches in 2027 with Permanent Teams
Basketball fans across Europe are about to get their own NBA league, with teams tipping off in October 2027. The historic expansion marks the biggest international move in NBA history.
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Basketball fans across Europe are about to get their own NBA league, with teams tipping off in October 2027. The historic expansion marks the biggest international move in NBA history.

Nigeria's women's basketball team is making history as the first African national team ever to face a WNBA franchise. The game against the Los Angeles Sparks marks a bold new chapter for D'Tigress as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Nigeria's women's basketball team remains the only African nation in the global top 10, holding steady at 8th place despite tough competition in France. Their consistent performance proves they're not just visitors among the world's elite but permanent fixtures capable of challenging basketball's biggest powers.

NBA basketball returned to London for the first time in six years, and Memphis star Ja Morant celebrated with 24 points and 13 assists in his comeback from injury. Over 20,000 fans packed the O2 Arena to watch the Grizzlies defeat the Orlando Magic 126-109, marking a triumphant return for both the league and its electrifying point guard.