LeBron James is a billionaire today, and while he deserves most of the credit for all his success, a certain Maverick Carter has definitely played his part along the way.
On the same day as reports suggested LeBron James and ESPN were nearing an agreement on a “Last Dance”-style documentary chronicling the final chapter of his NBA career, longtime business partner Maverick Carter publicly disputed the claim.
An insider reported Thursday that James was in talks with ESPN about a behind-the-scenes documentary similar to the network’s “The Last Dance.”
LeBron James appears to have already done a lot of thinking about what his post-playing career is going to look like. Maverick Carter, James’ longtime business partner, appeared at the Semafor World Economy recently and opened up about what the two have planned once James retires.
LeBron James has made it clear time and time again that he wants to own an NBA team, intending to bring an expansion team to Las Vegas. But as of March 2026, he pivoted from these ambitions, saying he was “not at all” interested in ownership.
Maverick Carter has officially stepped away from “Project B.” According to ESPN, LeBron James’ longtime business partner confirmed that he has left the bid to create a new basketball league, which has now shifted its focus toward launching a women’s basketball competition designed to rival the WNBA.
There have been rumors surrounding LeBron James and his future with the Los Angeles Lakers for much of this offseason as the franchise has clearly made superstar guard Luka Doncic its centerpiece.
LeBron James has challenged the NBA before, but never like this. According to one high-ranking team executive, the league’s recent push to fast-track its European expansion may not just be about growing the game.
Contrary to recent rumors, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic might not actually be teaming up any time soon.
LeBron James made an appearance in rapper Tyler, The Creator's music video for "Stop Playing With Me," released on Monday.
Speculation about a new international professional basketball league backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and Maverick Carter, business partner of LeBron James, has gained traction since first emerging in January, with former NBA columnist and current sports media personality Bill Simmons reversing his initial skepticism.
LeBron James' business partner and longtime ally, Maverick Carter, is reportedly advising the group and its $5B venture
The following article "News: Tom Brady, Maverick Carter, PGA at Riviera and more" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Tom Brady intends to stay with Fox next year and beyond, per his agent; a new international basketball series is in development; LA’s Genesis Invitational will be relocated; and more.
With LeBron James’ career in the NBA (presumably) nearing an end, his manager may soon be trying to compete with the NBA.
A group of high-profile investors, advised by Maverick Carter, is working to raise $5 billion to launch a new international basketball league aimed at competing with the NBA, according to Bloomberg.
The NBA might face its first competition as the premier basketball league in the world since the ABA dissolved in the 1970s. Bloomberg is reporting that LeBron James' business partner and friend, Maverick Carter, is trying to raise $5 billion to create an international basketball league that rivals the NBA.
James will turn 40 in December.
Last month, JJ Redick bemoaned that NBA fans didn’t want to be educated about the game. Now he and LeBron James are betting that there’s an audience for basketball-only talk.
Maverick Carter, the manager for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, told federal agents in 2021 that he had bet on NBA games through an illegal bookmaker, per The Washington Post.
Maverick Carter, the longtime manager and business partner of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was recently revealed to have been betting on NBA games in the past.
LeBron James' business manager, Maverick Carter, has spoken with federal agents regarding his involvement with illicit betting on NBA games, per ESPN.
With the show taking place from her hometown of Nashville, former TNA owner Dixie Carter was backstage at WWE Raw last night. Carter, who was visiting at the show, posted pictures on social media with Bruce Prichard, Chelsea Green, Cody Rhodes, Nick Aldis, and WWE writer Drake Maverick.
Per LeBron James' business partner Maverick Carter, Kanye West's episode was pulled after the rapper tried to use the show to "reiterate more hate speech and extremely dangerous stereotypes."
As part of an ownership group that includes King James' friend and business partner Maverick Carter, they've bought a franchise in Major League Pickleball.
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