LOADING THE ABAOne legacy. One league. One world.
PRESEASON 2027
BUILD THE TEAM.
GET GAME READY.
After the April 25 Draft, founding clubs prepare their selected players, systems and operations for the April 30–May 1 launch.
FAN & OPERATIONS CENTER
EVERYTHING IN
ONE PLACE.
ROSTER REVIEW
Selected players complete club follow-up and eligibility documentation.
MEDICAL READINESS
Required medical, identity and participation checks.
TEAM SESSIONS
Systems, conditioning and team preparation after the draft.
VENUE CHECKS
Court, officials, production, security and fan-flow readiness.
MEDIA
Approved team portraits, interviews and opening-week coverage.
COMMUNITY
Local introductions and program activations when announced.
HOW IT WORKS
FROM PLAN
TO PLATFORM.
There are no confirmed public preseason fixtures in this listing. Specific team sessions, access and exhibitions will be announced separately.
READY FOR
THE NEXT PLAY?
View Season 2027 plan →READY TO PARTICIPATE?CHOOSE YOUR ABA PATH.
THE ORIGINAL ABA · 1967–1976THE LEAGUE THAT TAUGHT BASKETBALL TO FLY.
THE FACE OF THE ABA
Julius “Dr. J” Erving
3× ABA MVP · 2× champion
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THE SCORER
Rick Barry
1969 champion · Oakland Oaks
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS
Moses Malone
Utah Stars · Spirits of St. Louis
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THE A-TRAIN
Artis Gilmore
1972 MVP · 1975 champion
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THE ANCHOR
Mel Daniels
2× MVP · 3× champion
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THE FIRST STAR
Connie Hawkins
1968 MVP · champion · Playoffs MVP
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THE CHAMPION
Zelmo Beaty
1971 champion · Playoffs MVP
Image: ABA archiveCONNIE HAWKINSROGER BROWNLOUIE DAMPIERZELMO BEATYSPENCER HAYWOODDAVID THOMPSONLARRY KENONMACK CALVIN