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Saudi Arabia Launches $5 Billion Rival Basketball League

2/8/2025

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A groundbreaking basketball league, fueled by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, is set to challenge the NBA's dominance. With a staggering $5 billion investment, the league will feature six men's and six women's teams in vibrant cities like Macau and Singapore. High-profile investors, including Maverick Carter and LeBron James's business manager, are poised to captivate a global audience hungry for top-tier basketball action.

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A groundbreaking basketball league, fueled by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, is set to challenge the NBA's dominance. With a staggering $5 billion investment, the league will feature six men's and six women's teams in vibrant cities like Macau and Singapore. High-profile investors, including Maverick Carter and LeBron James's business manager, are poised to captivate a global audience hungry for top-tier basketball action.