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Zack Slogoff

Slam Dunk or Foul Play? NBA Faces Antitrust Heat from Big3

[1]Photo Credit In January of 2023, representatives from the Big3 basketball league convened with officials from the Department of...

Gabby Painter

Harden Threatens to Withhold Service: Legal Ramifications of Feuding with Daryl Morey & the 76ers

[1] (Photo credit) National Basketball Association (NBA) point guard James Harden has gained a reputation for forcing his way out of...

Zack Slogoff

Commissioner Control? Morant Faces Legal and League Investigations

[1] (Photo Credit) Ja Morant is a 23-year-old Memphis Grizzlies all-star and the 2020 rookie of the year. Off the court, he is currently...

James McCauley

Luka Doncic Battles His Mother over Trademark for His Name

[1] Athletes are constantly attempting to capture a trademark by which they can encapsulate themselves, a moment, a highlight, or...

Hunter Parsons

Miles Bridges and the State of Domestic Violence Proceedings in the NBA

[1] In what has become a common trend across several American sports leagues, the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) once again...

Dante Camilli

How the RJ Barrett Extension Sent Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers

Since trading for Carmelo Anthony in 2011, the New York Knicks have had a tough time recruiting stars to Madison Square Garden.[1] Their...

Lauren Di Lella

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Context of Professional Sports

[1] Following the release of the COVID-19 vaccines, businesses and schools across the country mandated vaccinations in an effort to stop...

Ian Daniels

The Perks of Being a Wall(flower)?

To the chagrin (or delight) of many, the era of player empowerment in the NBA doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Ushered in by LeBron...

Hunter Parsons

Income Taxation’s Surprisingly Minimal Impact on Free Agency

[1] After two months and approximately $2.5 billion, the buzz of NBA free agency died down as the 2021-22 season got underway.[2] While...