Basketball Africa League dey plan to announce im first permanent franchises for 2027, NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum tok, but de timetable for finish de transition still no sure. Tatum add say discussions with priority bidders dey continue and say franchises fit join de competition small small.
NBA and FIBA don receive dozens of offers for permanent franchises, including submissions from established markets like Nigeria and Senegal. Offers don also come from emerging markets wey include Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa. Cape Town bid wey centre on GrandWest Arena no accept, although potential investors for one franchise for another South Africa place dey still dey talk.
Dem never announce permanent franchise yet. Tatum tok say clubs wey no get franchise status go still get chance every year to qualify through de FIBA "Road to BAL" pathway. Permanent franchises go get automatic, regular participation for de championship.
NBA and FIBA don run BAL for Africa since dem create am for 2021. Even though de league no profitable yet, im revenue don increase by more than 100% between 2021 and 2024 before e stabilise, according to ESPN.
