LeBron-Durant-backed Futures League, featuring top U18 players, to launch in April
The Futures League announced plans Tuesday to launch in April 2027, targeting the top 120 under-18 players in the country with hopes to replace a patchwork of summer league tournaments and travel leagues, many run by shoe companies.
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