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.

Sources tell FOS it was about launching a new global basketball league—backed by Carter.

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 30, 2025

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.

• 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

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 30, 2025

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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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