LeBron James looking to lead charge in new international basketball league
By Tyler Reed
It's been kind of lonely without basketball season being around anymore. It's been over a month since the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed the NBA crown over the Indiana Pacers in seven games.
Although the league has done a great job carving out a space in the summer with the NBA Draft and the Summer League; however, nothing can beat the real thing like seeing an actual game being played.
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But what if there was a way we could get more hoops in our lives? According to Front Office Sports, that dream could soon become a reality.
EXCLUSIVE: LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s meeting on a yacht with Nikola Jokić’s European agent wasn’t random.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 30, 2025
Sources tell FOS it was about launching a new global basketball league—backed by Carter.
Ben Horney, Daniel Roberts, and Alex Schiffer of "FOS" are reporting that LeBron James, Maverick Carter, and Nikola Jokic's agent met to discuss plans on creating a new international basketball league.
LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Nikola Jokic’s agent met in Saint-Tropez last week to discuss a new international basketball league being formed, per @FOS.
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 30, 2025
• 6 men’s and 6 women’s teams
• Touring format (like LIV Golf/F1)
• Full-time responsibility — NBA players wouldn't… pic.twitter.com/FAFpwj05Fk
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According to the reports, the league will have six men's and six women's teams, in a touring format. For those dreaming of NBA players joining the league, we're going to stop you right there. This league is a full-time responsibility, and NBA players wouldn't be allowed to participate.
The report also states that players will get equity in the league. I don't know the level of talent they are looking for in this league, but a decade ago, I had Steph Curry range. By range, I mean I could shoot it from where he does. Didn't always go in.
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