NBA Europe Moving Forward Despite EuroLeague Turning Down Merger Offer

The NBA and FIBA said Thursday they will move forward with NBA Europe after EuroLeague owners rejected a merger offer earlier this week. The two organizations issued a joint statement making clear their plans remain on track. "A partnership between the EuroLeague, FIBA and the NBA to unify the European basketball ecosystem would unlock the game's enormous potential across Europe for the benefit of clubs, players and, most importantly, fans," said the NBA and FIBA. "The NBA and FIBA remain commi...