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Legal Analysis


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...

Greg Moretto
Jan 12, 20233 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...

Matthew Netti
Jan 3, 20235 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
Jan 2, 20233 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...
Jason Morrin
Dec 2, 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...
Landis Barber
Nov 28, 20222 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...
Matthew F. Tympanick
Nov 23, 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...
Robert Ricigliano
Nov 15, 20223 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."―...
Brandon Blumer
Nov 5, 20222 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...
Christina Stylianou & Gregg Clifton
Oct 24, 20225 min read


Phoenix Suns, Mercury Owner Sarver To Sell Team
Just over a week after the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a one-year suspension and $10 million fine as a result of its...
Landis Barber
Sep 22, 20222 min read


The Robert Sarver Punishment is a Reminder Who Holds the Power
10 months ago an ESPN story broke outlining an avalanche of horrific allegations against Phoenix Suns’ owner Robert Sarver. I wrote on...

Matthew Netti
Sep 16, 20224 min read


After Felony Drug Charge is Reduced, Montrezl Harrell Finally Gets His Chance With The Philadelphia
Montrezl Harrell is a seven-year NBA veteran with career averages of 12.9 PPG and 5.3 REB. Alongside Bill Walton, Harrell is one of only...
Brandon Blumer
Sep 13, 20222 min read


What the NFL Can Learn From the NBA’s Suspension of Suns and Mercury Owner Robert Sarver
On September 13, 2022, the National Basketball Association released a statement announcing the suspension of Sun’s majority owner Robert...

Justin Mader
Sep 13, 20224 min read


NBA Tampering Investigation Into Knicks' Brunson Signing Highlights Policy Inconsistency
Tampering. We hear about it all the time and we know as sports fans that tampering is not allowed and usually results in some sort of...

Evan Mattel
Aug 25, 20225 min read
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