US EditionLeBron James Reportedly Met with Nikola Jokić's Agent About a New League -- so What Does He Have to Gain?
SAINT-TROPEZ, FRANCE, JUL 31 – LeBron James and Maverick Carter met with Nikola Jokic's agent to discuss a $5 billion plan for a new global basketball league launching in 2026 with 12 teams worldwide.
- Last week, Misko Raznatovic met LeBron James and Maverick Carter on a yacht off Saint-Tropez, according to Front Office Sports, and the meeting focused on league plans.
- Reportedly still in the planning stages, the international basketball league was first proposed earlier this year by Carter, with investors seeking $5 billion to launch it.
- The proposed international basketball league plans a touring model with six men’s and six women’s teams, totaling 12, across eight cities, requiring full player commitment to forgo NBA or EuroLeague.
- Rich Paul dismissed trade speculation on "The TylilShow Live," stating LeBron’s no-trade clause requires James’ approval for any move.
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