Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry is close to a deal to buy a controlling stake in the National Women's Soccer League's North Carolina Courage, a source confirmed to ESPN.

This longtime NBA vet grew his money immensely after hanging up his sneakers, and now has an opportunity to buy in to his old franchise.

Former Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry is close to completing a deal to acquire a controlling interest in the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League, Sportico reported Thursday.

Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry is nearing a deal to buy a control stake in the NWSL‘s North Carolina Courage from Steve Malik at a roughly $108 million valuation, Sportico reports. Lasry has long shown interest in purchasing a stake in the NWSL,

The NWSL's North Carolina Courage could be on the sale block. Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry is negotiating to buy the controlling stake in the team from owner Steve Malik, according to Sportico.