NBA updates: NBA join hands with FIBA, Luka Doncic injury status and more

December 22 marked another significant day for the NBA. The league announced its collaboration with FIBA. Both organizations joined hands to launch a new European Men’s league. The league would feature permanent teams and additional spots up for grabs through an annual qualification pathway. This might be good news for the teams affiliated with the leagues.

On the other hand, a major team in the NBA faced a massive blow. The Los Angeles Lakers will have to play their next few games without their star player, Luka Doncic. Luka suffered an injury during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers. It is not a good time for teams with their key players being out due to injury or even restricted with limited minutes. The San Antonio Spurs also listed their star player Victor Wembanyama as questionable in their latest injury report. Wembanyama played the last game with a limited-minutes restriction.

NBA join hands with FIBA

On December 22, the NBA made a major announcement. The league will join hands with the FIBA for a brand new European men’s league. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes that there is an enormous opportunity for a new league within Europe. As per the announcement, teams will qualify for the league through an annual qualification pathway. Clubs affiliated with the FIBA around Europe would qualify for the league through the Basketball Champions League or an end-of-year tournament.


It was also announced that the league would synchronize its timetable with those of domestic leagues and national teams in order to avoid any clash. Both the organizations have also talked about how they would provide resources and financial support to the clubs within the European basketball ecosystem. This includes national leagues, club academies, and current NBA and FIBA programs.

Luka Doncic out due to injury

Star player of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic, has been ruled out due to an injury. The legend sustained the injury during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers. It was during the first half of the game. Luka went back to the locker room with a left calf contusion and never returned for the second half. The team did not take much time and announced with on December 22 that the player won’t be appearing for the game against the Phoenix Suns.


This is going to be tough for the Lakers team. Especially after their recent setback against the Clippers and within the standings as a whole. This is not the first time the Slovenian athlete missed out on the Lakers’ game. After playing in the opening matches, the player was away for quite a few matches before finally making a comeback during halloween against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Victor Wembanyama listed as questionable ahead of clash against Oklahoma City Thunder

Victor Wembanyama has been a key player in navigating the recent wins for the San Antonio Spurs. The athlete was out for a long time this season due to a left calf injury. However, the player returned and played the last four games with the team. The Spurs won all of them. However, now that the report is out ahead of the clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team listed their star player as questionable.


In the last game, Wemby played with a limited minutes restriction and managed to lead the team to their victory. Now, as the player is not sure about appearing in the game against the Thunder, this has had the fans worried.

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