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LeBron’s $5 Billion Plan for Global Basketball League

8/5/2025

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LeBron James and Maverick Carter are on an ambitious quest to launch a groundbreaking international basketball league, seeking a staggering $5 billion from investors. Set to debut in fall 2026, the league will showcase six men's and six women's teams across eight vibrant global cities. In parallel, the NBA is eyeing a European league to expand its worldwide footprint.

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LeBron James and Maverick Carter are on an ambitious quest to launch a groundbreaking international basketball league, seeking a staggering $5 billion from investors. Set to debut in fall 2026, the league will showcase six men's and six women's teams across eight vibrant global cities. In parallel, the NBA is eyeing a European league to expand its worldwide footprint.