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Chas Phillips
2 days ago7 min read
The Wild West: How a Baffling Trade Reveals the Flawed Financial Structure of the NBA Salary System
n the early hours of February 2, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks finalized a blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, agreeing to send...
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Pasquale Tartaro
Feb 36 min read
How the NBA’s New CBA has Burdened the League’s Middle Class
Point guard Tyus Jones has been a bright spot for the Phoenix Suns this season, ranking second in the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio.
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Gabby Painter
Jan 285 min read
Clap Your Hands Everybody: Philadelphia 76ers Set to Stay in South Philly
South Philadelphia’s Sports Complex is a unique and iconic hub housing all of the city's major sports teams in one centralized location.
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Chas Phillips
Jan 157 min read
Dynasty Destroyer: The NBA's Attempt to Improve Parity Through the Second Apron
As the final seconds came off the clock in the Denver Nuggets' (“Nuggets”) Game 5 victory against the Miami Heat to clinch the...
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Gabby Painter
Oct 22, 20246 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 26, 20247 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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