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Jokic’s Agent Says LeBron Joined Talks on Europe-Based League to Rival NBA

Agent Misko Raznatovic says he consulted on the investor-led plan, with no formal launch announced.

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets hug prior to the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Misko Raznatovic in conversation with NBA legend LeBron James.
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Feb 22, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) hug before the game at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Raznatovic said a group of investors is exploring a new basketball league intended to compete with the NBA and centered in Europe.
  • He reported multiple conversations with Maverick Carter and said he accepted an official role as a consultant.
  • A lunch meeting on a yacht that included LeBron James featured an hour-long discussion on structure, including scheduling, travel, player recruitment and promotion.
  • Raznatovic clarified the meeting was about a startup league venture rather than player movement or LeBron joining Nikola Jokic.
  • No financing, teams or public proposal has been announced, and reports note possible conflict with EuroLeague as the NBA pursues its own Europe strategy.