LeBron, LeBron, LeBron. With the 2013-14 NBA season in its infancy, it seems as though the biggest topic of conversation is whether LeBron James is going to opt out of his contract with the Miami Heat two years prior to its expiration and sign a new mega deal.  As pundits weigh in and teams’ salary cap experts scramble to figure out how they might be … Continue reading The NBA Rule That May Make Dwyane Wade’s Free Agency More Interesting Than LeBron’s

By:  Todd Burach, Ruling Sports Contributor (Twitter:  @ToddBurach) For many reasons, a vast majority of professional athletes struggle to manage the lucrative financial rewards of their playing careers. One major well-documented cause is what is called the ‘lure of tangible investment’[1], essentially an athlete’s desire to pursue entrepreneurship. It is a sexy, seemingly financially attractive means to invest one’s time and money. The appeal of … Continue reading Entrepreneurship for Athletes: The Magic Formula

On May 30, 2012, the 2012 NBA Draft Lottery will be held.  Since 1990, the NBA has engaged a weighted lottery to determine which of the fourteen teams that did not make the playoffs in the previous year (or the team to which they traded their draft pick) will receive the top draft pick.  The NBA’s process of selecting which team will receive the number-one … Continue reading The NBA Draft Lottery: Which Team Should Pick First?