Tag Archives: salary cap

Thu, Oct 1 2009
Attractive Free Agents, Unattractive Market

Attractive Free Agents, Unattractive Market

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With the lack of big name free agents, the conservative salary cap projections for next year, and the well publicized salary cap cutting for the summer of 2010, this NBA off-season has not been the most... 

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Tue, Aug 25 2009
The NBA Is Losing Its Competitive Edge

The NBA Is Losing Its Competitive Edge

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Matthew Epps, a Spring 2010 J.D. Candidate (like me) from Villanova University School of Law (unlike me), just received a high honor entering his third and final year of law school; he was published in... 

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Fri, Aug 7 2009
What Exactly is the “Spirit of the CBA”?

What Exactly is the “Spirit of the CBA”?

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In June, I wrote an article describing the future implications of the “decade deal” as I called it, on the National Hockey League. A player typically signs a deal longer than ten years for tens of... 

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Thu, Jul 23 2009
The Real World Of Soccer

The Real World Of Soccer

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Real Madrid Summer Purchases Ronaldo – £80 million Kaka – £56 million Benzema – £30 million Albiol – £12 million Manchester City Summer Purchases Santa-Cruz – £18 million Tevez-... 

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Wed, Jun 17 2009
The Decade Deal: What It Means for the NHL

The Decade Deal: What It Means for the NHL

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Just prior to the start of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Johan Franzen signed an 11 year, $43 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings. Franzen’s new contract was the latest in a series of extremely... 

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Wed, Mar 18 2009
The Economy, the NHL, and Contract Negotiations

The Economy, the NHL, and Contract Negotiations

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There has been much concern about the financial conditions of NHL teams the past few months.  Obviously, a struggling economy isn’t good for any sports team.  So how will the depressing economic... 

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Wed, Nov 19 2008
Tumultuous Times for the NFL Players Association

Tumultuous Times for the NFL Players Association

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A federal jury awarded over 2000 NFL retirees more than $28 million in damages last week after a three week trial in San Francisco in a class action lawsuit against the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).... 

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Mon, Nov 17 2008
NFL Rookie Contracts: Fair Or Not?

NFL Rookie Contracts: Fair Or Not?

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Around the NFL there is strong disapproval about the amount of money rookie players are making. In April 2008, Roger Goodell expressed his wishes to change the current rookie contract structure. Goodell... 

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Fri, Oct 31 2008
NHL Financial Trouble Ahead – GM’s Will Have Less Money For Next Year

NHL Financial Trouble Ahead – GM’s Will Have Less Money For Next Year

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On October 13, 2008 Gary Bettman stated the NHL is still in growth mode despite the global economic downturn. While the rest of the world has been rightfully nervous about the months ahead, Bettman seemed... 

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Fri, Aug 1 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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Lots of football and basketball on the Shabbat dinner table this week.  You won’t be hearing much from me this weekend, as I am packing up for my move back to Gainesville for the 2nd year law school... 

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Wed, Jul 9 2008
NBA Salary Cap Has Been Set

NBA Salary Cap Has Been Set

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A little late on this, but better late then never. Salary cap for this season = $58,680,000 Tax level = $71.150 million (teams above that number must pay the league a dollar for each dollar that it... 

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Sun, Jul 6 2008
Paying The Price: The NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paying The Price: The NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

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In March 2006, NFL Owners voted almost unanimously, 30-2, to accept the NFLPA’s final proposal to extend its collective bargaining agreement (CBA). On May 20, 2008, NFL Owners unanimously voted to... 

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Fri, Jun 27 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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Another busy week of summer has blown by, which means that it is getting closer and closer to my return to lovely Gainesville, Florida.  Nothing against the town that UF sits in, but I am getting quite... 

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Mon, Jun 9 2008
Book Review: Taking Shots

Book Review: Taking Shots

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There are very few books written by sports agents and even fewer that devote a substantial amount of pages to discussing the profession of representing athletes. NBPA agent, Keith Glass, takes a shot... 

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Tue, Jun 3 2008
NFL Collective Bargaining Answers

NFL Collective Bargaining Answers

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Have not been able to get much sleep since the announcement that the NFL owners opted out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement? Doubtful. But if you are a fan, agent, player, or personnel related to... 

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Sun, May 25 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Memorial Day Weekend Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Memorial Day Weekend Wrap-Up

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Brand new layout to be released at some point tomorrow. Do not mind any site errors while I attempt to make the switch. Interview with BJ Armstrong, former NBA Champion and current NBPA agent at WMG scheduled... 

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Thu, May 8 2008
(CB)A – League

(CB)A – League

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Good news today as the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) and the Football Federation Australia (FFA) came to a historic agreement: The first A-League CBA. [FFA create bargaining agreement] The... 

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Thu, Apr 10 2008
America’s Staple Sport On The Verge Of Crisis?

America’s Staple Sport On The Verge Of Crisis?

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Maybe not crisis, but the NFL and the NFLPA better get their act together before the major press entities start uncovering more information about what is going on behind the scenes of American football.... 

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Thu, Apr 3 2008
The Wash Up

The Wash Up

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Net Gain A new era is beginning in Australia this weekend. The first professional women’s league for any team sport will commence on Saturday. Most of you are thinking basketball, but in fact it’s... 

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Tue, Mar 25 2008
Dolphins On The Clock

Dolphins On The Clock

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One thing that’s definitely not lacking these days is an availability of mock drafts. Our own Paul Schackman has done a wonderful job on this site breaking things down throughout the weeks, but... 

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