Almost a decade after being implemented into the CBA, the “Rose Rule” is Drastically Affecting Where one of the NBA’s Biggest Stars will Play in the Future The Collective Bargaining Agreements of many professional sports leagues include quirky rules that often leave fans wondering why they were included in the first place. For the National... Continue Reading →
$50,000? NBA…What Exactly are you Doing?
On Monday, superstar forward Anthony Davis informed the New Orleans Pelicans that he had no intentions of re-signing with the team at the end of his contract, and publicly requested a trade from the only franchise that he has played for in his entire seven-year career. There had been rumblings about Davis being frustrated with... Continue Reading →
The NBA’s One Year Problem: Forcing Some High School Athletes to get Creative
In professional sports, athletes are effectively bound by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the players and the league. CBAs govern the decisions made by both sides, and confine the options of both athletes and management on how they respond to the issues facing their respective league. One of the biggest issues the... Continue Reading →