Mar 27, 2025 · MIES, SWITZERLAND AND NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced their joint exploration of a new professional...

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Mar 27, 2025 · The NBA and FIBA are exploring partnering on a new league in Europe and further expanding their roles there, they announced on Thursday.

Jul 26, 2024 · The FIBA and NBA rules have multiple differences, which include the court size, traveling, game duration, timeouts and their length, fouls and their types, jump ball situations, goaltending, coach's challenge and play reviews, among other rule variations.

Feb 14, 2025 · FIBA, on the other hand, governs basketball worldwide and is the bearer of the international rules of the sport, which differ slightly from those of the NBA. We explore the key rule differences between the two organizations.

Jul 28, 2024 · FIBA (International Basketball Federation), the governing body of international basketball, features shorter games, a shorter 3-point line and much stricter accountability regarding gather...

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA may soon be significantly expanding its presence in European basketball, in the form of partnering with FIBA on a new league that the sides have been talking about for many years. Specifics are few, with the initial target — for now — being that it would be a 16-team league.

Mar 27, 2025 · By Joe Vardon, Adam Crafton and Mike Vorkunov. NEW YORK — The NBA will explore starting a new pro basketball league in Europe with FIBA — the international governing body for basketball — as ...

Nov 27, 2021 · NBA is a professional basketball league in North America, while FIBA governs international basketball. NBA follows its rules, while FIBA adheres to a globally standardized rulebook. FIBA’s World Cup features national teams, while NBA comprises city-based franchises.

What remains a big difference between the two is their game clock. Â FIBA’s is shorter at 40 minutes compared to the NBA’s 48 minutes. Â The NBA’s 12 minute quarters gives a team a better chance at making a comeback if they are behind by a few points.