ELPA endorses EuroLeague and FIBA agreement to avoid overlapping calendar / News - Basketnews.com

EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) positively reacted to the news of a common decision between FIBA and EuroLeague regarding the next season's calendar.

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EuroLeague Players Association (ELPA) positively reacted to the news of a common decision between FIBA and EuroLeague regarding the next season's calendar.

As noted in its press release, the recent calendar dispute was one of the main ELPA's goals, at the same time reminding that the number of games remains high, and it should be reduced.

ELPA's statement

ELPA applauds the provisional agreement between EuroLeague Basketball and FIBA to avoid overlapping the calendar of clubs' and national teams' competitions in the 2023-24 season.

The recent calendar dispute was one of the players' main drivers for ELPA's foundation, and it is appreciated that Euroleague Basketball and FIBA have been able to bridge some of their differences on the topic – which has also been a long-standing request by the players.

ELPA wishes to remind both governing bodies that the agreement means the total number of games per season remains very high. A plan is needed to limit the maximum number of games played during a season and to improve conditions for players who are joining national teams, both in-season and in the summer.

Additionally, the FIBA insurance for national team players needs to be expanded and clarified. ELPA calls on both sides to continue working together and to find the best possible solutions to these important topics, which will not only help the players but basketball as a whole.

ELPA remains committed to participating in the process and to improving the working conditions of players for the good of the wider basketball community.

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