LeBron James, Maverick Carter Set To Launch New Youth Basketball League In 2027

LeBron James, other NBA stars behind new U18 elite league

Futures Basketball League, founded and funded, in part, by some of the biggest names in the NBA, will begin play next spring with 120 of the best under-18 boys basketball players in the nation, the group announced Tuesday.The inaugural season will feat...

LeBron James and Kevin Durant Join Forces to Launch New Basketball League That Will Rival Nike's EYBL

LeBron James and Kevin Durant are expanding their influence beyond the NBA, backing a new high school basketball league that could reshape the grassroots game. The two superstars are among the major names behind the Futures Basketball League (FBL), a competition designed to attract some of the country’s top prospects with NIL opportunities and a […]

LeBron-Durant-backed Futures League, featuring top U18 players, to launch in April

The Futures Basketball League announced plans Tuesday to launch in April 2027, targeting the top 120 under-18 players in the country.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose Among Investors in New Elite HS Basketball League

LeBron James and Kevin Durant are backing a new youth boys' basketball league expected to feature some of the sport's top prospects.

LeBron James, Maverick Carter Set To Launch New Youth Basketball League In 2027

LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter have launched a new youth basketball league that they say is for “the best U18 boys basketball players in the country.”