{"id":15234413,"date":"2026-07-30T17:12:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/report-lebron-espn-nearing-deal-for-last-dance-style-docuseries\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T17:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:34:12","slug":"report-lebron-espn-nearing-deal-for-last-dance-style-docuseries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/report-lebron-espn-nearing-deal-for-last-dance-style-docuseries\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: LeBron, ESPN nearing deal for 'Last Dance'-style docuseries"},"content":{"rendered":"

LeBron James<\/a> and ESPN are nearing a deal for a behind-the-scenes documentary series akin to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls’ “The Last Dance,” sources told The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Talks between the two parties are at the “one-yard line,” and a camera crew is expected to document James’ time with the Philadelphia 76ers, Marchand reports. Archived footage of the four-time Finals MVP obtained by NBA crews earlier in his career will apparently be featured as well.<\/p>\n

There’s reportedly no set date for when the documentary would be completed and aired.<\/p>\n

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However, James’ business manager, Maverick Carter, later refuted the report of a “Last Dance”-style docuseries on social media.<\/p>\n

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We are NOT doing anything like the \u201clast dance\u201d LeBron doesn\u2019t even know when his last season is<\/p>\n

\u2014 Maverick Carter (@mavcarter) July 30, 2026<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

James signed a two-year, $8-million contract with Philadelphia that includes a player option for the second season. However, his agent, Rich Paul, recently teased the possibility of his client playing beyond the deal.<\/p>\n

“The Last Dance,” a 10-episode miniseries, chronicles Jordan’s legendary career and the Bulls’ dominance of the 1990s. The documentary won an Emmy Award in 2020.<\/p>\n

Copyright © 2026 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

Source: Sports Basketball \u2013 The Score<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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