NBA superstar LeBron James hinted at a new business venture on Saturday, posting a video to social media platform X that appears to promote prediction market Polymarket. The 14-second clip shows James entering the elevator of the company\u2019s headquarters and proceeding toward its sports division.<\/p>\n
“Welcome to Polymarket HQ. Coming soon. In partnership with @Polymarket,” James wrote alongside the video. A person familiar with the arrangement told CNBC that the collaboration is the beginning of a broader campaign focused on football, though specific details are expected to be revealed in the coming week.<\/p>\n
Terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. It is worth noting that NBA regulations restrict players from holding financial interests in companies offering league-related wagering, including limitations on ownership stakes. Representatives for both James and Polymarket declined to provide further comment beyond the initial social media post.<\/p>\n
James, the NBA\u2019s all-time leading scorer, recently announced he will play his 24th and final season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Reports indicate he accepted a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option, marking a significant pay cut from his previous season with the Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n
The move places James among a rising cohort of professional athletes and leagues partnering with prediction market platforms. Earlier this year, Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo became a shareholder in Kalshi, another major platform, though his stake is described as passive and subject to trading restrictions on NBA markets. Polymarket has also established partnerships with major leagues such as Major League Soccer, Major League Baseball, and the National Hockey League, as well as franchises like the New York Yankees and New York Rangers.<\/p>\n
In anticipation of a busy fall sports season, Polymarket is restructuring its marketing operations under new leadership. The company recently appointed Travis VanderZanden, formerly of Uber and Lyft and founder of Bird, as its chief growth officer to oversee these efforts.<\/p>\n
Disclosure: CNBC and Kalshi have a commercial relationship that includes customer acquisition and a minority investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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