NBA owners will convene this week to discuss plans to establish a new European sister league, according to a report from Sportico. The proposed league is reportedly expected to consist of eight to 10 franchises,

In January, NBA commissioner Adam Silver told reporters in Paris that it was looking into the endeavor and would update its owners in March. While basketball is popular in Europe, "the commercial opportunity has not kept pace with the growth of the game," Silver said. He added that "the market is ready to do more in this sport."

League owners will review a plan to institute a new NBA-owned European basketball league later this week."At this week's NBA board of governors meeting, the league will report on its exploration of a new men's basketball league in Europe,