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Heating Up in South Beach: Heat’s New Trademark Fuels Speculation of a 'Vice' Rebrand
The Miami Heat sent shockwaves of speculation and excitement through South Florida with their recent trademark filing for a new “Heat”...
Oliver Canning
3 days ago5 min read


When High-Caliber Talent Comes with High-Stakes Requests: A Primer for GCs, Associate GCs, and Compliance Professionals
Introduction Elite athletes can be franchise-changing, but when off-court demands swing into the extraordinary, GCs must tread carefully....

Stephon Burton
3 days ago4 min read


An “Aspirational” Endorsement Deal Raises Eyebrows
In a bombshell revelation on September 3, 2025, investigative reporter Pablo Torre alleged that the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi...

Stephon Burton
Sep 54 min read


Private Equity Walks Into A Stadium – How Recent Rule Changes Have Opened the Flood Gates to Major Investors And Concerns For The Regulatory Landscape
Over the last few years, private equity has significantly increased its presence in the sports industry, moving from the sidelines to the...
Michael Moore
Aug 213 min read


Bailey’s Bold Gamble: A New Blueprint for NBA Agent Power Plays?
In the months leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, Ace Bailey was projected as the consensus No. 3 overall pick. A high-flying, shot-making...
Oliver Canning
Jun 284 min read


Diving Into An Agency Lawsuit Against NBA Player Malik Beasley
Malik Beasley just had one of his best seasons statistically of his career with the Detroit Pistons in the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging...
Romen Richardson
May 133 min read


Heat Check: Butler’s Trade Drama Sparks Legal Showdown, Highlights Potential Flaws in NBA Grievance Process
As the NBA’s February 6 trade deadline approaches, the Heat’s Jimmy Butler declared in a postgame press conference that he was unhappy...
Oliver Canning
Jan 106 min read


Wemby We Turnt : NIL Concerns Over Group Licensing in a Potential Post-House Era
With the House settlement being granted preliminary approval [i] earlier this month, many have begun to speculate about what name,...
Oliver Canning
Nov 4, 20245 min read


A New York Knicks Trade Masterclass? Ramifications of the NBA’s Latest CBA
Last week, the first blockbuster trade of the 2024-2025 NBA season went down, headlined by the New York Knicks acquiring Karl Anthony...
Andrew Gagnon
Oct 14, 20245 min read
Sports Industry Contract Updates for The End of July
As July comes to a close, so does a few highly anticipated deals. However, not without drama, as the battle between the NBA and TNT...
Kirsten Flicker
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Adam Silver’s Punishment Policy vs The Ringer’s NBA Show Group Chat
On the December 23, 2023, episode of The Ringer’s NBA Show Group Chat Podcast, the hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre...
John Camacho
Jan 16, 20246 min read


Ball is in Your Court – LaMelo Sued by Former Business Partner for $200 Million
The Ball family finds themselves back in the legal world against a familiar face. Alan Foster, a former business partner and advisee to...

Evan Mattel
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Happy Owners, Lebron James, and the Charlotte Hornets
Across the NFL, NBA, and MLB, sports owners are in full peacock mode. Strutting. Proud. Bruce Sherman, the Miami Marlins Owner,...
John Camacho
Oct 23, 20235 min read


The Difference a Year Can Make: The Risk of Gambling on Yourself and Injuries Hurting Player Value
Earlier this year, NBA Center Nerlens Noel and his former agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, settled their ongoing misrepresentation...
Ben Ruvo
Aug 26, 20234 min read
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