The New York Knicks’ lawsuit that accused rivals the Toronto Raptors of hiring a “mole” who gave the Raptors scouting reports and other confidential material should be resolved by the NBA, not the courts, a federal judge in New York ruled on Friday.
The New York Knicks’ lawsuit that accused rivals the Toronto Raptors of hiring a “mole” who gave the Raptors scouting reports and other confidential material should be resolved by the NBA, not the courts, a federal judge in New York ruled on Friday.
In a lawsuit filed last August the Knicks accused their former video, analytics and player-development assistant Ikechukwu Azotam of stealing thousands of proprietary files and forwarding them to the Raptors.
U.S. District Judge Jessica Clarke did not rule on the case’s merits but granted the Raptors’ request to compel arbitration, saying the NBA Constitution gave Commissioner Adam Silver exclusive jurisdiction over disputes involving the two teams.
To read the full version of this story, visit westhawaiitoday.com/sports
Subscribe today for unlimited access.
Already a subscriber?
Login
Not ready to subscribe?
Register for limited access.
If you have a print subscription but require digital access,
activate your account.
