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NBA in Talks With European Football Owners to Back New Basketball League
The new league is the latest attempt by the US basketball organization to grow the sport internationally.
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The National Basketball Association is in talks with owners of some of Europe’s largest football clubs about backing teams in a new basketball league on the continent, as part of what could be the biggest-ever international expansion push by a US sports league.
The NBA has held early-stage discussions with owners of clubs including Paris Saint Germain and Manchester City, as well as prospective backers of a London-based team, regarding potential investment and venues for the new teams, according to people familiar with the matter.