By Stefan Acevski / info@eurohoops.net
London Lions are poised to make history for British basketball as they become the first UK club to square off against an NBA team.
The team has confirmed they’ll play the Portland Trail Blazers in a preseason game at the Moda Center on October 12, 2026, which will start at 1:00 p.m. local time in Portland, which is 9:00 p.m. BST.
“Playing a preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers is a historic moment for our club and for basketball in the United Kingdom.
We see this opportunity as a recognition of the progress and ambition of the London Lions organisation, as well as an important milestone for British basketball as a whole”, said Lions general manager Martynas Purlys.
The Lions approach this historic game as the current champions of the Super League Basketball, having secured all domestic trophies last season. Additionally, they are gearing up for their return to the BKT EuroCup in the 2026-27 season.
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