EuroLeague

The NBA has sent a formal proposal to Euroleague that could lead to the creation of a joint competition as early as next season. The move would mark an unprecedented partnership between the top North American basketball league and Europe's leading club competition, reshaping the international basketball landscape. Details on the league's format and participating teams have not yet been made public.

The NBA has made a formal offer to the EuroLeague for a joint project in Europe, according to Eurohoops. The proposal is now on the table for the continent's top club competition to consider, a potentially landmark step in relations between the two bodies as American basketball looks to expand its footprint in Europe.

Besiktas, Partizan and Hapoel are all dealing with personnel problems at the start of the EuroLeague season. Besiktas lost 94-96 to Valencia in their first game back, while two American stars are being restricted to limited minutes as the clubs manage their short-handed rosters. The injuries are already affecting early-season results and rotation plans.

Greek basketball club PAOK is close to signing Lithuanian big man Donatas Motiejunas. The 36-year-old has spent the last five seasons in the EuroLeague, playing for Monaco and Crvena Zvezda. The move would add an experienced frontcourt presence to the Thessaloniki side as it strengthens its roster.