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Maverick Carter Shifts Focus to Women's Basketball League

10/21/2025

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Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business partner, steps back from a $5 billion venture.
The venture aimed to rival NBA Europe, and Carter now focuses on launching a women's basketball league.
The WNBA is negotiating a new CBA before the October 31 deadline.
Players, including Caitlin Clark (a WNBA player), seek a revenue-sharing model to raise salaries above $85,000.
A $2.2 billion media deal could significantly boost player earnings and momentum.

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Story summary

Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business partner, steps back from a $5 billion venture.
The venture aimed to rival NBA Europe, and Carter now focuses on launching a women's basketball league.
The WNBA is negotiating a new CBA before the October 31 deadline.
Players, including Caitlin Clark (a WNBA player), seek a revenue-sharing model to raise salaries above $85,000.
A $2.2 billion media deal could significantly boost player earnings and momentum.