FIBA official statement addressing "NBA Europe" rumors

Spanish newspaper Marca has reported of talks between NBA and FIBA to launch a European division of the NBA

FIBA official statement addressing the “NBA Europe” rumors launched by an exclusive report from Spanish newspaper Marca

“FIBA confirms that, following an invitation extended to the President & CEO of EuroLeague Basketball and to the EuroLeague Commercial Assets (ECA) shareholders, a meeting took place mid-September to discuss the unification of European basketball. As a key actor for the growth of our sport and long-time FIBA partner, the NBA was also invited and participated to the meeting.
Following the discussion, all parties agreed to hold regular meetings in the coming months.”