Edition No. 106 · Tue 6 Oct 2026 · Story 22 of 32

LeBron’s Polymarket deal may not break NBA rules, but it raises uncomfortable questions

The Athletic

LeBron James will make nearly four times as much promoting Polymarket as he will playing basketball.

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