Hines: Euroleague expansion was necessary

Kyle Hines, a former EuroLeague player, has expressed his support for the expansion of the competition to 20 teams starting in the 2025-2026 season. Speaking on the backdoor podcast, Hines stressed that the expansion is necessary to make the EuroLeague more competitive.

"I think it will be a challenge, especially for teams with limited resources. But it is necessary to grow the Euroleague, to expand the game to new areas. This will make everything more competitive and exciting," Hines said.

The 2025-2026 EuroLeague season will begin on September 30th.

Hines, who won three EuroLeague titles with Olympiacos and CSKA Moscow, also stated that he is considering various options for his future, including coaching or a general manager position.