wrote in an open letter.The 18-team EuroLeague — like soccer's Champions League — is a season-long tournament between the continent's top clubs who also play domestic schedules.
The league canceled its 2019-20 season in May.International tournaments could resume in March or April, Messina said, when the coronavirus might be under control “or shut down.” They could finish in time for Olympic preparations, he added.Adding the EuroCup, Europe's second-tier basketball competition, 15 countries are represented.
That doesn't count separate FIBA competitions.The NBA is targeting a Dec. 22 start for its next season, in what would be a quick turnaround for the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat.