Lions set for NBA test as British basketball bids to step up

BBC Sport Thursday 17 September 2026, 14:58 UTC 1 min read

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The 2026-27 Super League Basketball season gets under way on Friday - and could be the most competitive in a generation, according to Newcastle Eagles owner Paul Blake.

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