Breaking Down the NBA CBA
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THE SPORTS LAW INTERSECTION
Legal Analysis
Landis Barber
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Former NBA Star Paul Pierce Settles With SEC
Hall of Fame basketball star Paul Pierce agreed to a $1.4 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after the...
Caleb Ortega
Feb 10, 20234 min read
An In-Depth Look Into Kyrie Irving’s Contract
In the summer of 2019, Kyrie Irving opted out of the final year of his deal with the Boston Celtics to join the Brooklyn Nets. Irving...
Elliot Schwartz
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Third Time’s a Charm: Will Latest Nets Superstar Trade Request Result in a Fine?
After a tumultuous stint in Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. The trade occurred after the controversial...
Jason Morrin
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Kelly Oubre’s Apparel Brand Files Lawsuit Against Josh Christopher’s Brother
In January, 2023, Kelly Oubre, Jr.’s fashion brand “Dope Soul” filed a lawsuit against former NBA player Patrick Christopher and his...
Greg Moretto
Jan 12, 20233 min read
Federal Bankruptcy Judge Terminates FTX and Miami-Dade Sponsorship Deal, Leaving the Arena in Limbo
The collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX sent shockwaves through the crypto world, with reverberations being felt across the many...
Matthew Netti
Jan 3, 20235 min read
The Sarver Era Ends: Mat Ishbia Purchases the Phoenix Suns For $4 Billion
The Robert Sarver saga has finally come to an end. Just thirteen months after an ESPN story broke outlining heinous accusations about the...
Jason Morrin
Jan 2, 20233 min read
BREAKING: Houston Rockets Star Kevin Porter, Jr. Sued by Ex-'Wifey;' 7.5 Million Dollars in Dispute
On Thursday, December 29, 2022, Houston Rockets star guard Kevin Porter, Jr. was sued by former partner, Dinamarie Simone, in U.S....
Jason Morrin
Dec 2, 20222 min read
BREAKING: David Falk’s FAME Agency Sues Evan Turner for $2 Million
David Falk’s FAME sports agency (Falk Associates Management Enterprises) sued former NBA player Evan Turner for $2 million for breach of...
Landis Barber
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Miami-Dade County Seeks Relief From FTX Arena Deal
Earlier this week, Miami-Dade County filed a Motion in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, seeking to...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Nov 23, 20223 min read
NBA Trainer Arrested on Rape Charges
As reported yesterday, high-profile athletic trainer Rob McClanaghan was arrested on charges of rape and drugging for intercourse. The...
Robert Ricigliano
Nov 15, 20223 min read
Miles Bridges Pleads No Contest to Domestic Violence Charge: Will He Ever Return to the NBA?
Following the 2021-2022 season, Miles Bridges looked like a budding star for the youthful and exciting Charlotte Hornets. Bridges, the...
Brandon Blumer
Nov 5, 20222 min read
Kyrie Irving's Battle With the 1st Amendment
"Having the freedom of speech doesn't mean saying whatever you want, it means saying what's humane, hateless, and non-prejudicial."―...
Christina Stylianou & Gregg Clifton
Oct 24, 20225 min read
Luka Doncic v. His Mom: The Legal Challenge to Reclaim a Name and the Case’s Potential Impact on NIL
As the world of professional sports continues its international growth pattern, athletes have recognized the worldwide value of their...
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