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Which are the best domestic basketball leagues in Europe? From Spain’s unmatched depth to Turkey’s financial power and France’s combination of young talent, competitive balance and packed arenas, BeBasketball ranks the continent’s Top 10 leagues heading into the 2026-27 season.

Betclic ELITE - AS Monaco Basketball is still waiting for the CNOSF's decision regarding its participation in Betclic ELITE. According to Nice-Matin, this new delay would be explained by the arrival of a major European company, which reportedly took control of the club and committed to bringing in 10 million euros for the 2026-2027 season. At the same time, Benjamin Erisoglu announced his withdrawal from the project.

AS Monaco Basketball defended on Tuesday, August 25 its place in Betclic ELITE before the CNOSF with a project very different from the one still being mentioned a few hours earlier. While a budget of 12.5 million euros was announced in the morning, Nice-Matin now reports a scenario around 6 to 7 million euros, while the club must rebuild almost its entire roster.

François Lamy, general sports manager of JL Bourg, shares his views on the evolution of the European market, the administrative difficulties faced by French clubs, the situation in Monaco, and the arrival of new capital in basketball. The Bourg executive is particularly concerned about the formation of a "speculative bubble" as NBA Europe and EuroLeague prepare a deep transformation of the continental landscape.

EuroLeague 2026-2027 tips off in late September with 20 teams, a returning Besiktas Istanbul, a highly anticipated Finals rematch between Olympiacos and Real Madrid, and a Greek derby set to close the regular season on the final day

The Roca Team faces a paradoxical summer — fresh off a historic quadruple (Supercoupe, Leaders Cup, Coupe de France, and Betclic ELITE championship), AS Monaco Basketball must now reconstruct its roster under a €10 million budget, balancing JFL obligations with international talent while awaiting a critical administrative decision from the FFBB Appeals Chamber.

Exclusive — Greek point guard Vassilis Toliopoulos is set to join PAOK for the 2026-2027 season, leaving Panathinaikos in a deal worth 5 million euros over three years. The transfer includes a 1.5 million euro buy-out paid to Panathinaikos, marking one of the most significant moves in recent Greek basketball history.

Exclusive - Turkish-North Macedonian forward Cedi Osman is leaving Panathinaikos to join PAOK, signing a three-year contract worth €9 million. The 31-year-old, who had only recently extended with Panathinaikos in April 2026, makes a surprise move to the Thessaloniki club in one of the biggest transfers in the Greek basketball market.

Recruitment Update — After stepping back from talks with Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot, ASVEL has identified Both Gach as its new primary wing target for 2026-2027. The JL Bourg standout, fresh off a EuroCup title, is drawing interest from multiple EuroLeague clubs, including Partizan Belgrade, putting Villeurbanne in a competitive race.

Three clubs in EuroLeague, three in EuroCup, two in BCL and potentially several representatives in FIBA Europe Cup: the European landscape for French clubs is starting to take shape for the 2026-2027 season. While some participations are almost confirmed, others still depend on club decisions and organizer invitations.

Italian Cup semifinals bound - Ivanovic's team overcame an 18-35 halftime deficit to defeat Napoli Basket 83-73, with Carsen Edwards leading the charge with 24 points as Virtus completed a stunning second-half turnaround to reach the Italian Cup semifinals.

EuroCup - Zeljko Obradovic could return to coaching as early as summer 2026. According to Walla Sport, Hapoel Jerusalem has made the Serbian coach their top priority to take the next step and target the EuroLeague.