Burnett said Project B has not had any discussions …

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Burnett said that players will receive equity in the league, as they have on the women’s side. He said that Project B has not signed any men’s players yet or approached any players directly. He expects announcements to come in the summer. Unlike in the WNBA, NBA players are forbidden from signing and playing for any other league. Burnett said Project B has not had any discussions with James, 41, yet about playing in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers star is set to be a free agent after this season. James’ future in the NBA is uncertain beyond this June, and he has not stated his plans for life after his playing career ends in the NBA or when that might be.

New York Times

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