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The NBA’s “Over 38-rule”: The Overlooked Rule That is Impacting Aging All-Stars

Gabby Painter

Oct 226 min read

The NBA’s “Over 38-rule”: The Overlooked Rule That is Impacting Aging All-Stars

The Over-38 rule is a provision in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) designed to discourage teams from offering contracts...

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Gabby Painter

Feb 267 min read

The NBA’s ‘Player Participation Policy’: How Cracking Down on Load Management Could Lead to Lack of Recognition for Stars like Joel Embiid

Load management is the practice of strategically resting players to prevent injuries. [1] It has become common practice in the NBA among...

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Zack Slogoff

Nov 7, 20235 min read

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

In January of 2023, representatives from the Big3 basketball league convened with officials from the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in...

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Gabby Painter

Oct 17, 20234 min read

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

National Basketball Association (NBA) point guard James Harden has gained a reputation for forcing his way out of teams through any means...

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Zack Slogoff

Mar 16, 20237 min read

Commissioner Control? Morant Faces Legal and League Investigations

Ja Morant is a 23-year-old Memphis Grizzlies all-star and the 2020 rookie of the year. Off the court, he is currently facing two...

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James McCauley

Sep 24, 20224 min read

Luka Doncic Battles His Mother over Trademark for His Name

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

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Hunter Parsons

Sep 13, 20224 min read

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

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

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Dante Camilli

Sep 8, 20225 min read

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...

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Lauren Di Lella

Feb 15, 20226 min read

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Context of Professional Sports

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

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Ian Daniels

Feb 11, 20226 min read

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...

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Hunter Parsons

Jan 6, 20223 min read

Income Taxation’s Surprisingly Minimal Impact on Free Agency

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 there...

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