Category Archives: legal analysis

Hooplaw: Jordan Hill’s charge

Below is legal analysis of Jordan Hill’s predicament according to a local criminal defense attorney, Joel Hayter: The charge that Jordan Hill faces, like any felony, is serious.  However, all we know thus far is the girlfriend’s accusations through the media.  It was a good move for Hill on his part for not commenting, other [...]

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Hooplaw: Game Time vs. Jail Time

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Could Kyle Lowry face jail time?

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Do the Houston Rockets have a legal claim against the NBA?

Do the Houston Rockets have a legal claim against the NBA? First, there is the obvious non-legal answer. Just ask yourself, would you sue your employer while still under contract to work there for the next 10 years? It’s definitely bad for business.

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NBA Locked Up, Fans Included

The increasing reports of NBA players departing overseas makes me nervous… not that I believe most of them. It’s posturing and gamesmanship; I see your bet and raise you 53% revenue share and a soft cap. Players are saying they are strongly considering the move, as if their thoughts were driven by a metronome; every [...]

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Hooplaw: The Life and Times of a Sports Agent

“The key to this business is personal relationships.” Dicky Fox, “Jerry Maguire.” It’s recruiting season for sports agent, Austin Walton. While driving to his next recruiting stop, via phone, Walton described his hectic travel schedule to me. His itinerary was similar to a professional athlete – visit major cities along the West Coast for a [...]

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