Based on the current rosters and EuroLeague …

The EuroLeague-NBA connection has reached another level ahead of the 2026-27 season. Based on the current rosters and EuroLeague registrations, the competition features 133 players who have appeared in at least one NBA regular-season or playoff game, setting another high for the league's round-robin era. Last season, EuroLeague expansion to 20 teams helped push the number of former NBA players higher. This year, with the league staying at 20 teams, the increase comes from more players coming from the NBA environment.