Those plans were scrapped , however , with the NBA instead focusing on developing its relationship with China and other emerging basketball markets . The NBA is planning a European division of up to five teams in a league . Sports Illustrated say commissioner David Stern will announce the plan . NBA has previously played exhibition games in overseas cities .
The NBA is planning a European division of up to five teams in a league . Sports Illustrated say commissioner David Stern will announce the plan . NBA has previously played exhibition games in overseas cities .