International Basketball
The NBA and FIBA have revealed intentions to launch a 16-team professional basketball league in Europe as early as 2027. The league will feature 10 permanent teams and four rotational spots modeled after European soccer's relegation system. This move aims to capitalize on basketball's growing popularity across the continent.
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Japan's Yuki Kawamura, a 24-year-old point guard who competed in the Paris Olympics, has signed a two-way NBA contract with the Chicago Bulls. The team announced the deal on Tuesday, releasing forward Trentyn Flowers in a related move. Kawamura averaged 20.3 points, 7.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds for Japan at the Olympics.