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Sports contracts can pay more when they pay later

Jul 1, 2015
Two of the most admired and notorious deals in pro sports involve postponing payments in return for bigger paychecks.
Outfielder Bobby Bonilla #23 of the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field in Atlanta, Ga., on Apr. 4, 2000.
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Why NBA is first U.S. pro league to go to Cuba

Apr 20, 2015
The NBA plans a basketball clinic in Cuba for later this month.

Philadelphia 76ers: worst or best NBA strategy?

Apr 10, 2015
It's one of the NBA's poorest performing teams. Are managers villains or geniuses?

How the NBA TV deal is already having an effect

Oct 28, 2014
The trickle-down effect of a cash infusion started even before the deal.

The NBA's experiment: offering fans a shorter game

Oct 15, 2014
The NBA experiments with a shorter game this Sunday. But does it mean less is more for basketball?

NBA strikes a streaming deal with ESPN

Oct 6, 2014
The NBA announced a deal with networks, giving us a glimpse into the future of TV.

A big day for the Clippers and the NBA

Aug 18, 2014
The $2 billion deal benefits most everyone involved. #Win.

For public good, not for profit.

What’s Ballmer buying? An 'expensive plaything'

May 30, 2014
Tech titan Steve Ballmer has won the bidding process to buy the LA Clippers.

For NBA, courting Steve Ballmer could be a strategic move

May 30, 2014
Getting one of the world's richest people to replace Donald Sterling is a big win for the NBA.

If Clippers are for sale, what's the franchise worth?

Apr 30, 2014
Clippers are suddenly hot, but what are they worth as a franchise?