Last Monday, George Aivazoglou, the NBA’s managing director for Europe and the Middle East, revealed that the league has a goal of launching a European league by October 2027.[i] At a conference organized by an Italian news outlet, Aivazoglou named 12 “big European cities” the league is eyeing: London, Manchester, Paris, Lyon, Madrid, Barcelona,... Continue Reading →
The rapid growth of legalized sports wagering in the United States has created new oversight responsibilities for professional leagues, including the National Basketball Association (“NBA”). As part of an ongoing inquiry into potential betting-related misconduct, the NBA recently asked multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to provide cell phones and internal documents to assist... Continue Reading →
Dozens of suspicious bets made by gamblers were recently flagged by sportsbooks.1 These suspicious bets were made “against the same small-conference teams in at least 11 men’s college basketball games over six weeks last season.”2 The NCAA and federal authorities have been investigating “alleged point-shaving in college basketball.”3 The new documents reveal alleged gambling in... Continue Reading →
Ben Gordon was the “third overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.”1 He played eleven seasons in the NBA, winning.2 He won the “NBA’s Sixth Man Award as a member of the Chicago Bulls.”3 Gordon played five seasons for Detroit, Charlotte, and Orlando.4 On Gordon’s 40th birthday, he was arrested at... Continue Reading →
On June 29, 2025, reports emerged that federal investigators have launched an investigation into Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, focusing on allegations of gambling on NBA games1. Beasley is just the latest subject in a string of athletes—both in the NBA and in other professional sports leagues—who have been accused of using their positions to... Continue Reading →
As a professional athlete, your life is no longer private. Everyday life becomes public, including where you live. Recently, homes of professional athletes, including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, have been broken into.[1] Like other celebrities, these pro-athletes are targeted due to their extended time away from home and their likelihood of owning valuables worth thousands... Continue Reading →
On October 15, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, reversed a district court and allowed a consumer class action to continue against the NBA for alleged violations of individuals' privacy rights by disclosing personal information.”[1] The Facts Plaintiff Michael Salazar “signed up for an online email newsletter offered at no... Continue Reading →
Ex-NBA agent, Charles Briscoe, pled guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and admitted to faking an NBA player’s signature on a $1 million loan.[1] Although prosecutors requested an 18-month prison term, Briscoe will avoid prison time. [2] Instead, he was sentenced to spend the first six-months of his three-year supervisory period on home detention.[3] He will... Continue Reading →
Since late November, the NBA has been investigating the allegations that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with an alleged underage female that emerged via social media. [1] On December 8th, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed on NBA Today why Giddey, 21, hasn't faced suspension just weeks after the allegation first... Continue Reading →
The salaries of NBA players, professional athletes, and elite doctors are unimaginable to most of the general population. Yet, for some, these multi-million-dollar salaries do not seem to be enough. Several ex-NBA players went so far as to enlist the help of their health providers to “doctor” fake invoices that could be submitted to the... Continue Reading →