2006–07 British Basketball League season 2006–07 British Basketball League season The 2006–07 season, the 20th since its establishment of the British Basketball League, started on 29 September 2006 when reigning champions Newcastle Eagles began with an 85–83 loss away to Sheffield Sharks. Ten teams took to the field this season, including two new franchises to the BBL, London United and the Worcester Wolves, who both moved up from the English Basketball League during summer 2006. The new additions were brought in after three teams withdrew from the League before the start of the season. Brighton Bears and London Towers both took the decision to "park"
Basketball in Canada in the NBA is based in Canada, the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors also operate a minor league professional team, the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. Both Raptors franchises are based in the Greater Toronto Area. In addition to the NBA, there are two other professional basketball leagues which have a team based in Canada, the National Basketball League of Canada, and the American Basketball Association. However, a number of Canadian play in the NBA including Andrew Wiggins, Cory Joseph, Dillon Brooks, Dwight Powell, Jamal Murray, Kelly Olynyk, Nik Stauskas, Tristan Thompson, and Trey Lyles. In addition, four Canadians