Revamped Japan B.League tips off new season, targets lofty goal

Japan’s B.League tipped off its 2026-27 season on Tuesday, launching a revamped structure for professional basketball in the country. Aiming to become the world’s No. 2 basketball league behind the NBA in both revenue and quality of play, the B.League has introduced a salary cap to level the playing field while abolishing performance-based promotion and