NBB 2026/27 season officially launched in Rio de Janeiro

NBB Brazilian basketball Pinheiros Liga Nacional de Basquete sports season launch

The 19th edition of the Liga Nacional de Basquete (NBB) was officially launched in Rio de Janeiro. The event, held at Flamengo's rooftop in Gávea, marks the beginning of the 2026/27 season, which is scheduled to commence with a matchup between Mogi and Corinthians.

Rodrigo Montoro, president of the LNB and director of Pinheiros, attended the launch and highlighted the importance of sponsors like Loterias CAIXA in fostering Brazilian basketball. Pinheiros was represented by Montoro, coach Bruno Porto, and player Nathan Mariano. Porto noted that many teams, including Pinheiros, are undergoing rebuilding processes due to recent transformations in the market, emphasizing Pinheiros' strategy of maintaining a young roster.

Pinheiros is set to make its season debut on Monday, the 19th, against Unifacisa in Campina Grande.

Entities

LNB · Pinheiros · Rodrigo Montoro · nbb

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