Established in 2015 by founder Michael A. Wright, the Midwest Basketball League (MBL) was rebranded the Maximum Basketball League following the 2019 season when Wright stepped away.

Regular season games began in April 2016 followed by a post-season in August 2016.

Lincoln Lions, who were playing a limited schedule as a "branding" team, took the place of the Clovers.

Northern Indiana Monarchs also were removed after playing seven games although they would return to the league as Indy Show.

Only the Indiana Dream and Naptown Pros (formerly the Indy Show) remain from the inaugural season.