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What to know about NBA Europe -- and how it might impact expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas

The NBA is seriously considering starting an all-new basketball league in Europe and, potentially, the Middle East.

A few things to know: First, this would be a standalone league -- not an expansion for the NBA. The teams would play each other, not NBA teams. Second, this is just a high-level idea right now. All signs point to the league continuing to push for it, but it is not finalized. Third, this possible European venture is not linked at all to the international basketball league being advised by Maverick Carter and looking for investors.

If an NBA Europe league does come to fruition, it would amount to one of the biggest gambits in the history of the NBA.